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Toronto FC happy to be back at BMO Field after extended stay in California

Toronto FC happy to be back at BMO Field after extended stay in California

TORONTO — At 9:30 a.m. Friday, Toronto FC was planning to train outdoors. An hour later, as snow fell, the practice session was quickly moved indoors — with Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo keeping his tuque on.

Calgary's Olympic Oval cancels international races due to coronavirus

Calgary's Olympic speedskating oval has cancelled a pair of international events due to the international outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Trinity Western University volleyball teams look to add to brimming trophy case

Trinity Western University volleyball teams look to add to brimming trophy case

Trinity Western men's volleyball coach Ben Josephson calls them "OKGs" — our kind of guys. Talented players who tick boxes off the court as well. His recruiting approach is working nicely.
New Impact coach Thierry Henry hopes his team can keep rolling on road

New Impact coach Thierry Henry hopes his team can keep rolling on road

MONTREAL — Not too far removed from his playing days in Major League Soccer, Thierry Henry knows all about the challenge of getting a result on the road.

Tokyo organizers downsize arrival ceremony for Olympic torch

Tokyo organizers are downsizing the arrival ceremony for the Olympic torch because of the spreading coronavirus.
Expansion Atletico Ottawa makes midfielder Malyk Hamilton its third signing

Expansion Atletico Ottawa makes midfielder Malyk Hamilton its third signing

OTTAWA — Expansion Atletico Ottawa continued to build its Canadian Premier League roster Friday, adding Canadian attacker Malyk Hamilton. The 20-year-old from Calgary spent last season in the CPL with Cavalry FC, making 18 appearances.
Canadian cyclist Hugo Houle's schedule hampered by coronavirus

Canadian cyclist Hugo Houle's schedule hampered by coronavirus

MONTREAL — Canadian cyclist Hugo Houle is sidelined in Monaco for at least the next two weeks because of the threat of the novel coronavirus, meaning he'll miss at least one race in France. Houle, of Ste-Perpetue, Que.
Curlers opt for traditional handshakes at Brier instead of suggested fist bumps

Curlers opt for traditional handshakes at Brier instead of suggested fist bumps

KINGSTON, Ont. — Traditional handshakes still rule at the Tim Hortons Brier despite a Curling Canada suggestion for athletes to bump fists at this week's national men's curling championship.
CBC Sports is committing to gender-balanced coverage

CBC Sports is committing to gender-balanced coverage

From Brooke Henderson to Bianca Andreescu to Kia Nurse, the Canadian sporting landscape is jam-packed with female stars. But women's stories are often secondary behind the virtual blanket coverage of men's sports.

Canada men face big test in first game at Canada Sevens Rugby tournament

VANCOUVER — The Canadian men want to make a statement early when they face France in their first match Saturday at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament.
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