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Outfielders Tapia and Zimmer are designated for assignment by Blue Jays

Outfielders Tapia and Zimmer are designated for assignment by Blue Jays

TORONTO — Outfielders Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer were designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Tapia hit .265 with seven homers and 52 RBIs in 128 games for the Blue Jays last season.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year

Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year

Cleveland's Terry Francona and New York's Buck Showalter were voted Managers of the Year on Tuesday night, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.
Non-disclosure agreements complicate safe sport reporting in Canada

Non-disclosure agreements complicate safe sport reporting in Canada

TORONTO — The past few months have seen an outpouring of Canadian athletes decrying the maltreatment and abuse experienced in their sports.
Dream victory: Canada's Auger-Aliassime downs top-seeded Nadal at ATP Finals

Dream victory: Canada's Auger-Aliassime downs top-seeded Nadal at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy — Felix Auger-Aliassime's dream of defeating his tennis idol came true on Tuesday.
Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito retires from professional soccer

Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito retires from professional soccer

Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito has announced his retirement from professional soccer.
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke going to workouts with NFL teams

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke going to workouts with NFL teams

SURREY, B.C. — Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke believes he has what it takes to play in the NFL. Now he's heading south to see if there's a team that agrees. Days after his season with the B.C.
Ana Vitoria scores late goal to lift Brazil over Canada 2-1 in international friendly

Ana Vitoria scores late goal to lift Brazil over Canada 2-1 in international friendly

SAO PAULO — Canada's national women's soccer team lost in disappointing fashion on Tuesday, but manager Bev Priestman saw a lot of positives in her team's performance.
Nicholson 'sorry' for how Hockey Canada handled sexual assault claims under his watch

Nicholson 'sorry' for how Hockey Canada handled sexual assault claims under his watch

Bob Nicholson is proud of much of what he accomplished during his time leading Hockey Canada. He pushed to improve on-ice safety and grow the national sports organization's financial might. Its former president and CEO also has regrets.
Canada's Brooke Henderson plans to play in LPGA season finale despite injured back

Canada's Brooke Henderson plans to play in LPGA season finale despite injured back

NAPLES, Fla. — Canada's Brooke Henderson is planning to tough it out for the final event of the LPGA Tour season. Henderson offered no explanation when she withdrew from the Pelican Women’s Championship on Saturday.
Blue Bombers star quarterback Collaros headlines 2022 CFL all-star team

Blue Bombers star quarterback Collaros headlines 2022 CFL all-star team

TORONTO — Zach Collaros of the Grey Cup-bound Winnipeg Blue Bombers headlines the CFL's 2022 all-star team. The 27-player all-star roster was released Tuesday by the CFL in advance of the league championship this Sunday in Regina.
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