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Playoffs for HoopQueens, Canadian semi-pro women's basketball league, start Sunday

Playoffs for HoopQueens, Canadian semi-pro women's basketball league, start Sunday

The WNBA is coming to Toronto in 2026, but professional women's basketball has been in Canada for years.
Mbappé watches from subs' bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024's first 0-0

Mbappé watches from subs' bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024's first 0-0

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday.
CFL fines veteran kickers over chipped football controversy

CFL fines veteran kickers over chipped football controversy

TORONTO — Kickers Sergio Castillo, Brett Lauther, Sean Whyte and Lewis Ward were fined by the CFL on Friday after publicly speaking out on the league's use of chipped footballs on field-goal attempts.
Argos defensive lineman Ceresna looking forward to facing Edmonton Elks

Argos defensive lineman Ceresna looking forward to facing Edmonton Elks

TORONTO — Jake Ceresna returns from the bye week refreshed and with a little added incentive to keep the Toronto Argonauts unbeaten at home. Toronto (1-0) hosts the Edmonton Elks (0-2) on Saturday night.
Fernandez ousted in Birmingham quarterfinals with three-set loss to Tomljanovic

Fernandez ousted in Birmingham quarterfinals with three-set loss to Tomljanovic

BIRMINGHAM — Canada's Leylah Fernandez faltered after a strong first set in a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Rothesay Classic grass-court tennis tournament.
Coach John Herdman reviewing Toronto FC's penalty-taker among other changes

Coach John Herdman reviewing Toronto FC's penalty-taker among other changes

Toronto FC coach John Herdman is thinking about giving Federico Bernardeschi a break from taking penalties after the Italian star's third straight miss from the penalty spot in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to visiting Nashville SC.
Energized Austria wins and puts Lewandowski's Poland at risk of elimination from Euro 2024

Energized Austria wins and puts Lewandowski's Poland at risk of elimination from Euro 2024

BERLIN (AP) — Austria picked up a crucial win at Euro 2024 by defeating Poland 3-1 in its second group match and leaving the Poles on the brink of elimination on Friday.
Mbappé out of France’s starting lineup and on bench for Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands

Mbappé out of France’s starting lineup and on bench for Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has been left out of France’s starting lineup for its European Championship clash with the Netherlands. He was named among the substitutes.
Ukraine back on track after comeback win over Slovakia at Euro 2024

Ukraine back on track after comeback win over Slovakia at Euro 2024

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — It's all about resilience for Ukraine at the European Championship, whether on the field or trying to inspire those at home in wartime.
Canadian player racially abused online in wake of 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina

Canadian player racially abused online in wake of 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina

ATLANTA — Canada's impressive performance in a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina at Copa America has come at a cost.