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Knights' goaltender Laurent Brossoit facing yet another former team in NHL playoffs

Knights' goaltender Laurent Brossoit facing yet another former team in NHL playoffs

LAS VEGAS — Timing is everything, and doubly so for an NHL goaltender. Laurent Brossoit spent much of this season outside the NHL, but the 30-year-old from Surrey, B.C., is a playoff starter for the first time in his career.
Vancouver Whitecaps share confidence in tactics despite goals proving hard to come by

Vancouver Whitecaps share confidence in tactics despite goals proving hard to come by

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are presenting a united front. Despite going unbeaten in league play throughout April, the Whitecaps last won back on April 8 — with a 1-0 victory over Cascadian rivals the Portland Timbers.
Blue Jays place reliever Pop on 15-game injured list with hamstring strain

Blue Jays place reliever Pop on 15-game injured list with hamstring strain

PITTSBURGH — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-handed reliever Zach Pop on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables proposal to university

The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables proposal to university

BURNABY, B.C. — The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society outlined details Friday of a proposal it sent to the school regarding the future of its football program.
Hockey coaches not afraid to show some emotion on the bench this post-season

Hockey coaches not afraid to show some emotion on the bench this post-season

TORONTO — The stoic, high-intensity style of hockey coaches who barely blink on the bench after a big goal may be changing somewhat in this NHL post-season. And Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe appears to be leading the way.
Leafs have no doubts in turning series around despite taking 0-2 deficit on the road

Leafs have no doubts in turning series around despite taking 0-2 deficit on the road

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's tone when he spoke to media on Friday was a far cry from the one he had less than 24 hours prior.
Canada 15s captain Sophie de Goede set to makes World Series sevens debut

Canada 15s captain Sophie de Goede set to makes World Series sevens debut

Canada 15s captain Sophie de Goede, a nominee for World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Player of the Year award in 2022, will make her HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut next week in France.
Football Canada, NFL Canada reach agreement on long-term deal

Football Canada, NFL Canada reach agreement on long-term deal

TORONTO — Football Canada has partnered with NFL Canada to support and grow the sport in this country.
Laval's Arnaud Desjardins to attend Bombers camp via CFL internship program

Laval's Arnaud Desjardins to attend Bombers camp via CFL internship program

TORONTO — Quarterback Arnaud Desjardins ended last season celebrating a Vanier Cup championship with the Laval Rouge et Or. He will start the '23 campaign at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' training camp.
Veteran coaches Bruce Arena, Bob Bradley face off Saturday as Revs visit Toronto

Veteran coaches Bruce Arena, Bob Bradley face off Saturday as Revs visit Toronto

TORONTO — Bob Bradley and Bruce Arena face off as coaching rivals for the seventh time Saturday, the latest chapter in a relationship that stretches back some 40 years. Both are focused on the present rather than the past, however.