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Atletico Ottawa and Pacific FC play to scoreless draw in Canadian Championship play

Atletico Ottawa and Pacific FC play to scoreless draw in Canadian Championship play

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa and Pacific FC played to a scoreless draw Wednesday in the first leg of their Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal.
Toronto FC beats semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in Canadian Championship

Toronto FC beats semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in Canadian Championship

MONTREAL — Matty Longstaff broke a deadlock in the 50th minute and Toronto FC went on to defeat semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

Canadians Moe Chaudhry and Maggie Cogger-Orr are among 23 match officials selected to work the rugby sevens competition at this summer's Paris Olympics. Chaudhry, a native of Mississauga, Ont.
Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, finishing ahead of Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander in voting

Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, finishing ahead of Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander in voting

Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again.
Veteran Mitchell attends Ticats rookie camp wearing a walking boot

Veteran Mitchell attends Ticats rookie camp wearing a walking boot

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell and Jordan Williams made the start of Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie camp an eventful one. Veteran quarterback Mitchell attended Wednesday's opening session wearing a walking boot on his right foot.
Former Las Vegas casino executive sentenced to year of probation in bookmaking money laundering case

Former Las Vegas casino executive sentenced to year of probation in bookmaking money laundering case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former top executive for major Las Vegas casinos was sentenced to a year of probation Wednesday after admitting he allowed an illegal bookmaker to gamble millions of dollars at the MGM Grand and pay off debts in cash.
Canucks viewing parties to start Sunday in Vancouver park, far from downtown

Canucks viewing parties to start Sunday in Vancouver park, far from downtown

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver will host viewing parties for the Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers starting with Game 3 on Sunday.
Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

MADRID (AP) — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final.
Toronto's Chris Bassitt shuts down Phillies' offense, ends home winning streak at 11 games

Toronto's Chris Bassitt shuts down Phillies' offense, ends home winning streak at 11 games

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper chucked his bat toward the dugout in anger after a groundout in the eighth inning and the Phillies left the tying run stranded on base in the ninth, enough for the Toronto Blue Jays to hold on for a 5-3 victory Wednes
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player t