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MacLeod: No bodychecking allowed in upcoming Ontario Hockey League season

MacLeod: No bodychecking allowed in upcoming Ontario Hockey League season

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season, according to Lisa MacLeod.
Former FIFA official guilty, PSG head cleared at Swiss trial

Former FIFA official guilty, PSG head cleared at Swiss trial

GENEVA — A former high-ranking FIFA official was convicted Friday in a corruption case in Switzerland, while the Qatari president of Paris Saint-Germain was acquitted.
Ontario cabinet minister outlines initiatives to help sport, tourism industries

Ontario cabinet minister outlines initiatives to help sport, tourism industries

TORONTO — Ontario's minister of heritage and sport says the industries in her portfolio have been some of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and she wants to be ready to revitalize them when it's safe to do so.
Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows

Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows

TORONTO — In the wake of calling off a proposed October women's camp in England this month, Canada Soccer has opted not to summon the men for November's match window.
Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee will be heading to Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee will be heading to Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

TORONTO — Starship Jubilee has made a career of exceeding expectations. In 2017, Tino Attard claimed the then four-year-old filly for $16,000 with the intention of breeding her.
World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff

World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff

World champion backstroker Kylie Masse dubbed her first races in over seven months "interesting." The 24-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is competing for the Toronto Titans in Budapest, Hungary, in International Swimming League matches.
Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid

Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid

With two games remaining in the regular season, Toronto FC needs maximum points and a little help from elsewhere if it hopes to lift the Supporters' Shield.
Canada Artistic Swimming plans to 'rip off the band-aid' to create better environment

Canada Artistic Swimming plans to 'rip off the band-aid' to create better environment

Canada Artistic Swimming says it plans to "rip off the band-aid" in a widespread effort to build a better culture and safer space for its athletes.
Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis

Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors say they will fully support the NBA's investigation into the arrest of guard Terence Davis on assault charges. The team commented publicly on the issue for the first time in a statement released Friday.
Canadian Patrice Rene appears set to return to North Carolina's lineup after injury

Canadian Patrice Rene appears set to return to North Carolina's lineup after injury

Canadian Patrice Rene appears set to return to North Carolina's lineup in time for the No. 15 Tarheels' rivalry game against Virginia and a potential all-Canadian showdown.