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CALGARY — Cavalry FC has named Mason Trafford as its new captain. The 35-year-old defender succeeds Nik Ledgerwood, the CPL team's first captain who retired in January.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays announced their 28-man active roster ahead of Opening Day on Thursday afternoon. Left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki was been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain retroactive to Monday.

TORONTO — Three University of Toronto sport scholars are asking Canada's sport minister to take a look at Own The Podium's mandate amid mounting allegations of athlete maltreatment.

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé is trying to take in all of the details as she trains with her teammates on the Canadian women's soccer squad this week. With her playing career coming to a close, she knows these moments mark the end of an era.

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., captured the Toronto Blue Jays' mood perfectly at spring training when he was asked what his expectations were for this season. “What we did last year was the trailer,” Guerrero said through a translator on March 17.

TORONTO — Bob Cole is looking forward to sitting back and watching both the Masters and the world men's curling championship this weekend. And, as always, some hockey.

TORONTO — He's all business on the track, but Andre De Grasse is anxious to show he also has a lighter side. Coolbet, an online sportsbook, unveiled the champion sprinter as an ambassador Thursday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is stepping down after 19 seasons on the job. The team announced Thursday that Joe Will remains interim GM until a full-time replacement can be found.

TORONTO — A partnership between TheScore Bet and the Toronto Blue Jays seems like a natural fit to John Levy, the CEO of the sportsbook.

After finishing one game short of the post-season last year, the Toronto Blue Jays look to have the makings of a playoff team in 2022.