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Ottawa Redblacks suspend player after police launch alleged assault investigation

TORONTO — The Ottawa Redblacks have suspended a defensive lineman after Toronto Police launched an investigation into a possible hate crime.
Grichuk homers, Blue Jays beat sloppy White Sox 6-2

Grichuk homers, Blue Jays beat sloppy White Sox 6-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a long home run and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of a season-high four errors by Chicago as well as a bases-loaded walk to beat the AL Central-leading White Sox 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Prince Harry spreads news about Invictus Games in Germany

Prince Harry spreads news about Invictus Games in Germany

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry took a break from paternity leave to announce the return of his Invictus Games, which supports the rehab and recovery of wounded veterans.

Edmonton signs forward Devin Shore to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Devin Shore to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of US$850,000. The club made the announcement on Wednesday. The Ajax, Ont.

Canadian men fall to 2-5 at Volleyball Nations League after loss to Slovenia

RIMINI, Italy — The Canadian men's volleyball team fell to 2-5 at the Volleyball Nations League tournament after dropping a 3-0 decision to Slovenia on Wednesday. Set scores were 25-22, 25-19 and 25-22. Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke, Que.

Toronto FC loans Priso, Nelson and Silva to USL affiliate to get playing time

ORLANDO, Fla. — Toronto FC has loaned goalkeeper Kevin Silva, midfielder Ralph Priso and forward Jayden Nelson to Toronto FC 2 of USL League One. GM Ali Curtis says the move is give all three playing time.
Defender Bianca St-Georges happy to be healthy and back in camp with Canada

Defender Bianca St-Georges happy to be healthy and back in camp with Canada

Bianca St-Georges' first call-up to the Canadian women's soccer team proved to be painful when she injured her knee in camp before the SheBelieves Cup in February, requiring surgery. "A freak accident," she said.
Jets forward Mark Scheifele still unhappy with NHL's decision on four-game suspension

Jets forward Mark Scheifele still unhappy with NHL's decision on four-game suspension

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele went into the North Division final expecting that Montreal Canadiens forward Phillip Danault would be the one trying to shut him down, not the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
Former Canadiens captain Bob Gainey offers advice for Habs heading into semifinals

Former Canadiens captain Bob Gainey offers advice for Habs heading into semifinals

MONTREAL — While the Montreal Canadiens have had plenty of success over their rich history, playing in the final four of the NHL post-season is uncharted territory for many on the current roster.
Virtual parade plan announced, marshal named for scaled-down Calgary Stampede

Virtual parade plan announced, marshal named for scaled-down Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — There will be a parade to launch the upcoming Calgary Stampede, but it won't include hundreds of thousands of fans lining the city's downtown streets.