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Teenage forward Alyssa Thompson goes first overall in NWSL draft to Angel City FC

Teenage forward Alyssa Thompson goes first overall in NWSL draft to Angel City FC

Angel City FC took teenage forward Alyssa Thompson with the first pick in the National Women's Soccer League draft Thursday.
Toronto FC signs well-travelled Norwegian forward Adama Diomande

Toronto FC signs well-travelled Norwegian forward Adama Diomande

Toronto FC has signed veteran Norwegian forward Adama Diomande through 2024 with an option for 2025.
Warm weather postpones Quebec's snowboard cross World Cup

Warm weather postpones Quebec's snowboard cross World Cup

MONT-SAINTE-ANNE, Que. — A World Cup snowboard cross event in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que., has been postponed because of warm temperatures and lack of snow. The "Bataille Royale," scheduled for Feb.
Stellato-Dudek aiming for first Canadian figure skating, at age 39

Stellato-Dudek aiming for first Canadian figure skating, at age 39

OSHAWA, Ont. — Deanna Stellato-Dudek hopes to capture her first Canadian figure skating title — at the age of 39, and more than 20 years after she initially retired from the sport.
Canadian women's rugby coach summons reinforcements for New Zealand Sevens

Canadian women's rugby coach summons reinforcements for New Zealand Sevens

Injuries have prompted Canada women's coach Jack Hanratty to call in reinforcements for the New Zealand Sevens, the third stop on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
McDonagh looks back at Leafs-Lightning series, talks new challenge with Predators

McDonagh looks back at Leafs-Lightning series, talks new challenge with Predators

TORONTO — Ryan McDonagh was sitting in the same locker room where, eight months earlier, he celebrated another playoff series triumph — one that resigned the tortured team down the hall to another soul-searching spring.
Canada's Shapovalov feeling motivated after strong finish to 2022 season

Canada's Shapovalov feeling motivated after strong finish to 2022 season

Ending last season on a high has given Canada's Denis Shapovalov a little extra motivation as he looks ahead to the 2023 campaign.
Canada's sports minister defends her integrity commissioner's complaint intake

Canada's sports minister defends her integrity commissioner's complaint intake

Canada's sports minister defended the low intake of complaints by the new sports integrity commissioner and urged the country's sport bodies to sign onto the abuse-free sport program.
Canada's Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

Canada's Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

Midfielder Jessie Fleming, named Canada's player of the year in December, is now in contention for the Best FIFA Women’s Player. Canada coach Bev Priestman has also been shortlisted for the Best FIFA Women's Coach.
Vancouver Canucks forward Pearson out for season after second hand surgery

Vancouver Canucks forward Pearson out for season after second hand surgery

Vancouver Canucks forward Tanner Pearson will miss the rest of the season due to an ongoing hand injury.