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Ian Moss out as Gymnastics Canada CEO after athletes call for his resignation

Ian Moss out as Gymnastics Canada CEO after athletes call for his resignation

OTTAWA — Ian Moss is out as chief executive officer of Gymnastics Canada, a move that comes amid calls for leadership change at the embattled sports organization.
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Former goalkeeper Alex Bono set to welcome Toronto to Audi Field in MLS season opener

Former goalkeeper Alex Bono set to welcome Toronto to Audi Field in MLS season opener

Toronto FC fans will see a familiar face Saturday when Toronto opens the MLS regular season at D.C. United. Alex Bono, who holds TFC records for goalkeeper wins (67) and shutouts (35), will be wearing opposition colours.
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Swing and a Miss: Analysts and experts pan decision to keep Jays' radio crew at home

Swing and a Miss: Analysts and experts pan decision to keep Jays' radio crew at home

TORONTO — A radio rightsholder's plan to return to pandemic-style remote coverage of Toronto Blue Jays road games is "very short-sighted in terms of the impact it's going to have," a sports marketing expert said.
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Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic

Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic

OTTAWA — Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta. Onyshko, who has spent four seasons in the Seattle Mariners organization, was 3-2 with a 4.
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Montreal Alouettes sign American tackle Nick Callender to contract extension

Montreal Alouettes sign American tackle Nick Callender to contract extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed American offensive tackle Nick Callender to a contract extension Thursday. Callender is now under contract to the CFL club through the 2024 season.
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Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back

Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back

PATTAYA, Thailand — Jennifer Kupcho of the United States fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead alongside four other golfers after the opening round of the LPGA Thailand on Thursday.
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High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. A B.C.
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Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Mattek-Sands ousted from doubles play in Dubai

Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Mattek-Sands ousted from doubles play in Dubai

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., and American partner Bethany Mattek-Sands lost 7-5, 7-5 to Russians Veronika Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championship on Thursday.
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WHL Roundup: Savoie, McClennon lead Ice to eight straight wins, top Hitmen 5-2

WHL Roundup: Savoie, McClennon lead Ice to eight straight wins, top Hitmen 5-2

CALGARY — Matthew Savoie scored a short-handed and power-play goal, along with one assist to lead the Winnipeg Ice past the Calgary Hitmen 5-2 on Wednesday for their eighth straight win.
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Flames rally for 6-3 win, end Coyotes' points streak at 9

Flames rally for 6-3 win, end Coyotes' points streak at 9

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr scored goals 25 seconds apart in the third period and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Wednesday night.
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