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Hall of Famer Angela James new general manager of Toronto Six

Hall of Famer Angela James new general manager of Toronto Six

TORONTO — Hockey Hall of Famer Angela James has taken over as general manager of the Toronto Six women's pro hockey team.
Blue Jays recall Thornton from triple-A Bisons, designate Borucki for assignment

Blue Jays recall Thornton from triple-A Bisons, designate Borucki for assignment

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Trent Thornton from triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and designated left-hander Ryan Borucki for assignment.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez hobbled by injury in quarterfinal loss at French Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez hobbled by injury in quarterfinal loss at French Open

PARIS — Leylah Fernandez’s dream run at Roland Garros ended in the quarterfinals Tuesday — a combination of a tough matchup against fellow left-hander Martina Trevisan of Italy and a right foot injury that required treatment in the first set of a 6-2
Family affair: Josh and Dave Manson going head-to-head in Avalanche-Oilers matchup

Family affair: Josh and Dave Manson going head-to-head in Avalanche-Oilers matchup

DENVER — Josh Manson wants to do everything he can to beat the Edmonton Oilers. That doesn't mean the Colorado Avalanche defenceman will be cutting off communication with his dad during the NHL's Western Conference final.
Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin ready to make his NBA dreams come true

Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin ready to make his NBA dreams come true

With the NBA Draft in his sights, star Canadian basketball prospect Bennedict Mathurin is ready to make his dreams come true.
Veteran receiver Banks picking up things quickly with Toronto Argonauts

Veteran receiver Banks picking up things quickly with Toronto Argonauts

GUELPH, Ont. — Brandon Banks is a very fast learner. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie has been very impressed with how quickly Banks has picked up the offence during training camp.
Panama replaces Iran as Canada's opponent for men's soccer friendly in Vancouver

Panama replaces Iran as Canada's opponent for men's soccer friendly in Vancouver

Panama is stepping in as a late replacement for Iran for Sunday's men's soccer friendly against Canada in Vancouver. Giving way to mounting criticism about hosting Iran at B.C.
CFL ratifies seven-year collective bargaining agreement with CFLPA

CFL ratifies seven-year collective bargaining agreement with CFLPA

TORONTO — There's finally labour peace in the CFL. The league's board of governors formally ratified the new collective bargaining agreement reached last week with the CFL Players' Association.
Aleksandra Wozniak to be inducted into Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame

Aleksandra Wozniak to be inducted into Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Aleksandra Wozniak will be inducted into the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame. The Blainville, Que., native enters the Hall as a player in her first year of eligibility.
Five things to know about the NHL's Western Conference final

Five things to know about the NHL's Western Conference final

The NHL's much-anticipated west final between the Oilers and Avalanche will get started Tuesday night in Denver with plenty of star power and intrigue on both sides.