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Canadian snowboarder Toutant motivated for quick return following X Games injury

Canadian snowboarder Toutant motivated for quick return following X Games injury

Sebastien Toutant felt a painful sting in his rib cage that took his breath away the moment he crashed down hard at the bottom of the X Games slopestyle course in Aspen last week.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 passes for 74 passing yards.
Nick Nurse says Lowry being left off all-star team would be "unfathomable"

Nick Nurse says Lowry being left off all-star team would be "unfathomable"

TORONTO — Seven seasons into his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse continues to marvel at particularly crafty Kyle Lowry moments. The Raptors coach can rattle off numerous game-clinching plays by his star point guard.
Two rings belonging to Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell stolen, police say

Two rings belonging to Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell stolen, police say

Calgary police said Wednesday two rings belonging to Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell were stolen earlier this month.
NHL Notebook: Coaches on carousel that's seen seven dismissed already in 2019-20

NHL Notebook: Coaches on carousel that's seen seven dismissed already in 2019-20

Bruce Cassidy watched from afar as coach after NHL coach was shown the door. A lot of good ones, too. All in the span of eight weeks. It started when the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Mike Babcock on Nov.
Expansion soccer team in Ottawa will be owned by Atletico de Madrid

Expansion soccer team in Ottawa will be owned by Atletico de Madrid

OTTAWA — Spanish soccer giant Club Atletico de Madrid has purchased an expansion team for Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League. The Ottawa side will become the professional league's eighth team when the CPL's second season begins in April.
Ex-prosecutor: Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado

Ex-prosecutor: Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado

DENVER — The prosecutor who pursued sexual assault charges against Kobe Bryant 17 years ago believes he would have won a conviction if the case had gone to trial and that the woman who accused Bryant would have received more support if the case had b
Rugby Canada releases 2020 home schedule as French Barbarians, Italy visit

Rugby Canada releases 2020 home schedule as French Barbarians, Italy visit

TORONTO — Canada will host the French Barbarians and Italy in international rugby play this summer.
A worldwide rugby brand, Sonny Bill looks to keep life simple with the Wolfpack

A worldwide rugby brand, Sonny Bill looks to keep life simple with the Wolfpack

A marquee name that has become a mega-brand in the world of rugby, Sonny Bill Williams is looking to keep things simple as a member of the Toronto Wolfpack.
With a little help, new Canadians make a curling connection in Winnipeg

With a little help, new Canadians make a curling connection in Winnipeg

Samira Jahmoun had no idea what curling was when she and her family arrived in Canada in 2016 from Syria via Jordan.