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Forge FC signs Canadian striker Brian Wright to multi-year contract

Forge FC signs Canadian striker Brian Wright to multi-year contract

HAMILTON — Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Brian Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday.
Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal

Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season.
B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C.
Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England

Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England

It's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one.
Canucks centre Elias Pettersson a game-time decision vs. Capitals

Canucks centre Elias Pettersson a game-time decision vs. Capitals

WASHINGTON — The Vancouver Canucks may have star centre Elias Pettersson back in their lineup when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons

Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons

The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps. Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

LONDON (AP) — The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during training in 2017.
Capitals prospects Leonard, Hutson impress on big stage: 'Those two guys stepped up'

Capitals prospects Leonard, Hutson impress on big stage: 'Those two guys stepped up'

Ryan Leonard darted over the blue line and dropped the puck to Cole Hutson. The defenceman moved into the slot, froze an opponent, changed his angle and fired a shot in off the post.
Canadian PGA star Corey Conners looks to build on top-5 finish, climb world rankings

Canadian PGA star Corey Conners looks to build on top-5 finish, climb world rankings

It’s not often Corey Conners is excited with a PGA Tour result where he finished 11 shots back of the eventual winner.
West Ham fires manager Julen Lopetegui with team 14th in Premier League

West Ham fires manager Julen Lopetegui with team 14th in Premier League

Julen Lopetegui was fired by West Ham on Wednesday after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.