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Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio undergoes sports hernia surgery

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio has undergone sports hernia surgery. The MLS team said the 26-year-old from Brampton, Ont., had the surgery Thursday and is expected back for pre-season training in January.
Former roommates Evans, Manziel to square on in regular-season finale

Former roommates Evans, Manziel to square on in regular-season finale

HAMILTON — Dane Evans and Johnny Manziel began the season as roommates, but will finish it as on-field rivals. Evans will make his first CFL start Saturday night when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8-9) host Montreal (4-13).
Maple Leafs insist they're not panicking despite suddenly struggling attack

Maple Leafs insist they're not panicking despite suddenly struggling attack

TORONTO — John Tavares moved in on a 2-on-1 break and inexplicably saw the puck roll off his stick at the critical moment.
Eskimos get one more chance for a win before heading into uncertain off-season

Eskimos get one more chance for a win before heading into uncertain off-season

EDMONTON — As the only West Division team that won't make the playoffs in a season when the 106th edition of the Grey Cup will be played in their stadium, the Edmonton Eskimos face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Saturday with nothing on the line except pr
Labour dispute ends but challenges remain for Canadian men's rugby sevens squad

Labour dispute ends but challenges remain for Canadian men's rugby sevens squad

The Canadian men's rugby sevens team is back training after a labour dispute with Rugby Canada. But challenges remain for coach Damian McGrath, whose squad takes the field in Dubai on Nov. 30 for the opening of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

OHL's London Knights get defenceman Bouchard, forward Formenton back from NHL

LONDON, Ont. — The London Knights are getting two of their impact players from last season back from the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday that they have returned defenceman Evan Bouchard to the Ontario Hockey League team.

Toronto Arrows become Canada's first professional rugby union side

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have become Canada's first professional rugby union side. The Arrows, a beefed-up offshoot of the Ontario Blues regional squad that plays in the Canadian Rugby Championship, will begin play in Major League Rugby in 2019.

Road to Vanier Cup: Western and Laval begin quest to get back to title game

The Laval Rouge et Or and reigning Vanier Cup champion Western Mustangs have looked just as strong this year as they did last year.
Canada's Olsen captures vault silver at world gymnastics championships

Canada's Olsen captures vault silver at world gymnastics championships

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Shallon Olsen captured a silver medal on vault in the individual apparatus finals Friday at the world gymnastics championships. Olsen, of Surrey, B.C.

At the Turn: Canadian golf exec sings praises of premium equipment

Golf may have already given way to hockey season in Canada, but Bill Holowaty still has irons, wedges and putters on his mind. Expensive ones. So should you, he surmises.