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Zaitsev scores winning goal to lead Ottawa Senators past slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1

Zaitsev scores winning goal to lead Ottawa Senators past slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1

OTTAWA — Filip Gustavsson and the Ottawa Senators penalty kill added to the Winnipeg Jets' woes Monday night. Nikita Zaitsev scored with 1:13 left in the third period to earn Ottawa a 2-1 win over Winnipeg.
Canadian linebacker Stevens not closing the door on possibly playing in CFL this year

Canadian linebacker Stevens not closing the door on possibly playing in CFL this year

He's on the lookout for a new school but Deshawn Stevens isn't closing the door on playing in the CFL this year. The six-foot-two, 255-pound linebacker is currently in the NCAA transfer portal following five years at Maine.
Canada through to U18 hockey semifinals after 10-3 rout of Czech Republic

Canada through to U18 hockey semifinals after 10-3 rout of Czech Republic

FRISCO, Texas — Connor Bedard had two goals and three assists and Dylan Guenther also scored twice as Canada hammered the Czech Republic 10-3 in quarterfinal action Monday at the under-18 men's hockey championship.
Canada futsal team opens World Cup qualifying at CONCACAF tourney in Guatemala City

Canada futsal team opens World Cup qualifying at CONCACAF tourney in Guatemala City

Delayed by a year due to the pandemic, Canada finally gets its chance Tuesday to kick off qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
Puerto Rican boxer held without bail after lover found dead

Puerto Rican boxer held without bail after lover found dead

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A federal judge on Monday ordered Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo held without bail after he was charged in the death of his 27-year-old pregnant lover whose body was found in a lagoon.
Canadian UFC fighter upset at disqualification, says opponent 'oversold' situation

Canadian UFC fighter upset at disqualification, says opponent 'oversold' situation

Veteran Canadian strawweight Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos, disqualified after an illegal kick on a UFC Fight Night card, says Brazilian opponent Luana Pinheiro made the most of the situation Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Toronto FC faces herculean task in Champions League rematch with Mexico's Cruz Azul

Toronto FC faces herculean task in Champions League rematch with Mexico's Cruz Azul

Trailing 3-1 on aggregate, Toronto FC faces a herculean task Tuesday against Mexico league leader Cruz Azul in the second leg of their Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal.
Woodbine Racetrack will host a number of Pop-Up COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week

Woodbine Racetrack will host a number of Pop-Up COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week

TORONTO — Woodbine Racetrack will be the site for a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week. Woodbine Entertainment announced Monday the clinic at the racetrack will begin Wednesday for the Rexdale community.
Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

Bobby Unser, who began racing jalopies in New Mexico and went on to become a beloved three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and part of the only pair of brothers to capture “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” has died. He was 87.
Alomar resigns from Hall of Fame board in wake of sexual misconduct investigation

Alomar resigns from Hall of Fame board in wake of sexual misconduct investigation

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Roberto Alomar has resigned from the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in the wake of an investigation into an alleged sexual misconduct involving the former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman.