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Raptors officially sign forward Stanley Johnson, guard Terence Davis

Raptors officially sign forward Stanley Johnson, guard Terence Davis

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Stanley Johnson and guard Terence Davis. The team did not release terms of the contracts. The Athletic last week reported Johnson's contract to be a two-year deal worth US$7.5 million.
Canadian featherweight Julia Budd looks for third straight Bellator title defence

Canadian featherweight Julia Budd looks for third straight Bellator title defence

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd says she is fighting for her legacy when she defends her Bellator featherweight title for a third time Friday night against unbeaten Israeli (Big Bad) Olga Rubin.
Canada gets marquee matchup against host Brazil at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Canada gets marquee matchup against host Brazil at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Canada has been handed a marquee matchup to open the FIFA U-17 World Cup — against host Brazil on Oct. 26. The young Canadian men were matched with Brazil, New Zealand and Angola in Group A at Thursday's draw at FIFA headquarters in Zurich.
'Robot umpires' debut in independent Atlantic League

'Robot umpires' debut in independent Atlantic League

YORK, Pa. — "Robot umpires" have arrived. The independent Atlantic League became the first American professional baseball league to let a computer call balls and strikes Wednesday night at its All-Star Game.
Scores and Schedule

Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games Canadian Soccer Championship Third round, first leg Ottawa (USL) 3 HFX Wanderers (CPL) 2 Montreal (MLS) 2 York 9 (CPL) 2 Vancouver (MLS) 0 Cavalry (CPL) 0 --- Thursday's Games (All Times Eastern) CFL Edmonton at British Columbia, 10
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games Canadian Soccer Championship Third round, first leg Ottawa (USL) 3 HFX Wanderers (CPL) 2 Montreal (MLS) 2 York 9 (CPL) 2 Vancouver (MLS) 0 Cavalry (CPL) 0 --- The Canadian Press
De Freitas leads Fury past Wanderers 3-2 in third round of Canadian Championship

De Freitas leads Fury past Wanderers 3-2 in third round of Canadian Championship

HALIFAX — Thiago De Freitas scored twice in the first half to help the Ottawa Fury to a 3-2 win over the HFX Wanderers on Wednesday night in the third round of the Canadian Championship.
Jim Bouton, former pitcher, "Ball Four" author, dies at 80

Jim Bouton, former pitcher, "Ball Four" author, dies at 80

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Jim Bouton, the former New York Yankees pitcher who shocked and angered the conservative baseball world with the tell-all book "Ball Four," has died. He was 80.
Canada's Henderson wins ESPY for best female golfer after two LPGA Tour wins

Canada's Henderson wins ESPY for best female golfer after two LPGA Tour wins

LOS ANGELES — Canada's Brooke Henderson can add an ESPY to her trophy case. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont., was named best female golfer at the annual celebration of athletes on Wednesday.
Actor Gerry Dee to play against Mackenzie Tour pros at Osprey Valley Open

Actor Gerry Dee to play against Mackenzie Tour pros at Osprey Valley Open

TORONTO — Gerry Dee has a simple goal for this week's Osprey Valley Open: don't embarrass himself. "I'm going to play as well as I can and see how close I can get to not being last," said Dee, adding with a laugh: "I will be last.
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