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Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott looks to make a difference on and off the pitch

Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott looks to make a difference on and off the pitch

Desiree Scott jokes she has been trying to retire for years. But the veteran midfielder, who turns 38 on July 31, is still going strong with Ottawa Rapid FC of the Northern Super League. "New opportunities just keep knocking on my door.
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre looks to share his story on stage

Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre looks to share his story on stage

TORONTO — Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre wants to share his story. From being bullied as a child to holding down three jobs while going to college.
Canadian men reach record high, climbing two places to No. 28 in FIFA world rankings

Canadian men reach record high, climbing two places to No. 28 in FIFA world rankings

The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024.
Thibault healthy, playing competitive golf again after scary on-course accident

Thibault healthy, playing competitive golf again after scary on-course accident

Brigitte Thibault was practising for a mini-tour event outside Orlando, Fla., last December, when a recreational player on an adjacent hole shanked her hybrid off the fairway, firing the ball into the back of the young professional golfer's head.
Whitecaps use late goal to defeat Valour FC, advance to Canadian Championship semis

Whitecaps use late goal to defeat Valour FC, advance to Canadian Championship semis

VANCOUVER — Defender Bjorn Utvik chose a great time to score his first-ever goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Wednesday's Scoreboard MLB American League Chicago White Sox 2 Toronto 1 Tampa Bay 7 Detroit 3 N.Y. Yankees 9 Seattle 6 Cleveland 4 Houston 2 L.A. Angels 11 Texas 8 National League Milwaukee 3 L.A.
Forge FC eliminate CF Montreal from Canadian Championship for second consecutive year

Forge FC eliminate CF Montreal from Canadian Championship for second consecutive year

MONTREAL — It would be a mistake to underestimate Hamilton-based Forge FC just because it's a Canadian Premier League team.
Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme

Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme

WASHINGTON — Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tim Leiweke, has been indicted by the U.S.
Braeden Cootes signs entry-level deal with Canucks after being drafted 15th overall

Braeden Cootes signs entry-level deal with Canucks after being drafted 15th overall

VANCOUVER — Forward Braeden Cootes has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver selected Cootes in the first round, 15th overall, of this year's NHL Entry Draft.
Ottawa Rapid forward Delaney Baie Pridham turning heads in Northern Super League

Ottawa Rapid forward Delaney Baie Pridham turning heads in Northern Super League

Time at the cabin has helped Ottawa Rapid FC on the field in the inaugural Northern Super League season. Knowing they had a new team in a new league, Ottawa's braintrust looked for ways to build bonds in the pre-season.