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Even before her LPGA win, Brooke Henderson was a hometown ambassador, say locals

Even before her LPGA win, Brooke Henderson was a hometown ambassador, say locals

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Glenda Cooke started to get emotional when she sat, glued to her TV, while watching Brooke Henderson hit the golf ball off the 16th tee Sunday on her way to victory in the CP Women's Open.
Former pitching coach recognized Jays lefty's talent from young age

Former pitching coach recognized Jays lefty's talent from young age

Thomas Pannone's former high school pitching coach was following along on his iPad as the left-hander made his first major league start for the Blue Jays last week.
Following 'kick in the head,' Oilers confident same group can rebound

Following 'kick in the head,' Oilers confident same group can rebound

TORONTO — Connor McDavid did everything in his power to drag the Edmonton Oilers into last season's playoff race.
Blue Jays Kendrys Morales named American League player of the week

Blue Jays Kendrys Morales named American League player of the week

NEW YORK — Kendrys Morales is being recognized for his torrid seven-game run.
Garth Brooks sets Oct. 20 date for Notre Dame Stadium show

Garth Brooks sets Oct. 20 date for Notre Dame Stadium show

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Country star Garth Brooks has set a late October date for his University of Notre Dame show that will be the first-ever music concert at the school's football stadium.
Henderson posts rare feat, joining small group of Canadians to win at home

Henderson posts rare feat, joining small group of Canadians to win at home

Brooke Henderson joined an exclusive club on Sunday. By winning the CP Canadian Women's Open in Regina, the 20-year-old Smiths Falls, Ont., native became just the fourth Canadian since 1954 to win on home soil on one of the world's top golf tours.
Canadian men look to climb the world ladder at under-20 rugby tournament

Canadian men look to climb the world ladder at under-20 rugby tournament

Canada's bid to win promotion to the elite World Rugby U20 Championship starts Tuesday in Bucharest.
Players wanted. Canadian Premier League schedules cross-country tryouts

Players wanted. Canadian Premier League schedules cross-country tryouts

Want to play in the Canadian Premier League? Here's your chance. The fledgling Canadian pro soccer league is holding open tryouts for men 16 and over in seven Canadian cities, starting Sept. 20 in Halifax.
Canadian soccer captain Christine Sinclair helps raise record MS research haul

Canadian soccer captain Christine Sinclair helps raise record MS research haul

TORONTO — A&W's "Burgers to Beat MS" campaign, spearheaded by Christine Sinclair, raised more than $1.9 million this year.
'Baby steps': Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident

'Baby steps': Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident

CALGARY — Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki is on his hands and knees trying a skill he hasn't had to practise for 18 years — how to crawl.