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Canadian Olympian, sprinter Angela Bailey dies

Canadian Olympian, sprinter Angela Bailey dies

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Angela Bailey, the Canadian women's record holder in the 100-metre sprint and an Olympic 4x100 relay silver medal winner, has died after battling cancer under complicated conditions. She was 59 years old.
Kyle Lowry leaving Toronto for the Miami Heat

Kyle Lowry leaving Toronto for the Miami Heat

TORONTO — Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry is headed to the Miami Heat. Lowry put out a social media post to his more than 907,000 Twitter followers saying "Miami Heat X Kyle Lowry" and "Let's Goo!!" followed by five fire emojis.
Blue Jays fall 5-2 to Cleveland in extra-inning loss

Blue Jays fall 5-2 to Cleveland in extra-inning loss

Toronto lefty Robby Ray laboured in his first outing in a Blue Jays uniform at the Rogers Centre on Monday in a 5-2, 10th-inning defeat against Cleveland.
A look at five memorable moments from Kyle Lowry's time in Toronto

A look at five memorable moments from Kyle Lowry's time in Toronto

TORONTO — Star point guard Kyle Lowry is leaving the Raptors to sign with the Miami Heat, ending a successful nine-season run in Toronto that included seven straight playoff appearances and the franchise's lone NBA championship in 2019.
Blue Jays trade Axford to Brewers for cash considerations

Blue Jays trade Axford to Brewers for cash considerations

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say they have traded John Axford to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations. The 38-year-old right-handed pitcher has a 0.84 ERA over 10 2/3 innings in Triple-A, striking out 14.
Raptors announce trio of new coaches, including ex-Suns head coach

Raptors announce trio of new coaches, including ex-Suns head coach

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors say a trio of new coaches has joined the team ahead of the 2021-2022 NBA season.
Canadian winger Theo Corbeanu joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Wolves

Canadian winger Theo Corbeanu joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Wolves

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom — Canadian international Theo Corbeanu has joined League One's Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers of the Premier League. The 19-year-old winger from Hamilton, Ont.
Canada's Tajon Buchanan wins Youth Player Award at CONCACAF Gold Cup

Canada's Tajon Buchanan wins Youth Player Award at CONCACAF Gold Cup

LAS VEGAS — Canadian Tajon Buchanan has won the Youth Player Award at the Gold Cup. CONCACAF called the 22-year-old from Brampton, Ont., "the catalyst for Canada’s impressive run to the semifinals.
Canada through to Olympic women's soccer final

Canada through to Olympic women's soccer final

TOKYO — Canada was left off the podium for the first time in nine days at the Tokyo Olympics, but the women's soccer team guaranteed that won't be the case on Friday.
US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball

US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball

TOKYO (AP) — The quest for gold medals is on track for the U.S. women's basketball and volleyball teams after finishing at the top of their groups in pool play. The U.S. women's soccer team can't say the same.