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Atletico Ottawa appoints Spain's Carlos Gonzalez as CPL team's second head coach

Atletico Ottawa appoints Spain's Carlos Gonzalez as CPL team's second head coach

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa has named Spain's Carlos Gonzalez its new coach on a two-year contact. The 35-year-old succeeds fellow Spaniard Mista, the Canadian Premier League team's inaugural coach whose full name is Miguel Angel Ferrer Martinez.
Canada's Shapovalov advances to Dubai semifinals with win over Berankis

Canada's Shapovalov advances to Dubai semifinals with win over Berankis

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis on Thursday.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame to induct 2020 and 2021 classes together June 17

Canadian Football Hall of Fame to induct 2020 and 2021 classes together June 17

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame will induct the 2020 and '21 classes together June 17.
Laval gets third chance to host AHL All-Star Classic after last two events postponed

Laval gets third chance to host AHL All-Star Classic after last two events postponed

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Laval Rocket are getting a third chance to host the American Hockey League's All-Star Classic. The AHL said in a release Thursday that the 2023 all-star showcase will take place Feb. 5-6 at Place Bell in Laval, Que.
CF Montreal book ticket to Champions League quarterfinals with dominant 3-0 win

CF Montreal book ticket to Champions League quarterfinals with dominant 3-0 win

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact had their hearts broken in the final five minutes of the 2009 CONCACAF Champions League quarters finals 13 years ago when two late Santos Laguna goals sent them home.
Close to 2 years on as VP of culture and inclusion, Raptors' Wiggins has just begun

Close to 2 years on as VP of culture and inclusion, Raptors' Wiggins has just begun

John Wiggins has been preparing for what he’s doing now his whole life. Even if he wasn’t aware of it.
O'Neill learns his way on roller-coaster soccer journey that has led him to Toronto FC

O'Neill learns his way on roller-coaster soccer journey that has led him to Toronto FC

TORONTO — Just 28, Shane O'Neill has moved from Major League Soccer to Cyprus, Belgium, England, the Netherlands and back again. Now part of a revamped Toronto FC defence, the Irish-born Colorado-raised centre back is looking to put down some roots.
McGregor named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for upcoming Paralympics

McGregor named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for upcoming Paralympics

Tyler McGregor has been named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for the upcoming Beijing Paralympics. It will be the third time the 27-year-old from Forest, Ont., has suited up for Canada at the Paralympics.
AP Source: UEFA to take Champions League final off Russia

AP Source: UEFA to take Champions League final off Russia

UEFA will be stripped of hosting the Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, the Associated Press has learned.
Canadian cricketers wrap up T20 World Cup qualifier with win over Bahrain

Canadian cricketers wrap up T20 World Cup qualifier with win over Bahrain

MUSCAT, Oman — Captain Navneet Dhaliwal hit a swashbuckling 54 and Harsh Thaker took four wickets as Canada defeated Bahrain by seven wickets Thursday to finish fifth at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier A.