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Forge FC and young striker Woobens Pacius are on a roll in the CPL

Forge FC and young striker Woobens Pacius are on a roll in the CPL

Forge FC and young striker Woobens Pacius are on a roll. Coming off a 1-0 victory over visiting HFX Wanderers FC last Saturday, Forge has won six straight in Canadian Premier League play while outscoring the opposition 17-3.
Backup Matt Shiltz to start for Ticats in rematch with Argonauts

Backup Matt Shiltz to start for Ticats in rematch with Argonauts

HAMILTON — Matt Shiltz is going from insurance policy to starter. The veteran backup will be Hamilton's starting quarterback when the Tiger-Cats (2-6) host the Toronto Argonauts (4-3) on Friday night.
Canadian welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse added to UFC 279 fight card

Canadian welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse added to UFC 279 fight card

Canadian welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse has been added to the high-profile UFC 279 fight card in Las Vegas next month. The Montreal fighter, who turns 30 on Sunday, will face American Darian Weeks on the Sept. 10 card.
Centre/wing Mitch Richardson returning to Toronto Arrows for a fifth MLR season

Centre/wing Mitch Richardson returning to Toronto Arrows for a fifth MLR season

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Mitch Richardson, bringing the centre/wing back for a fifth Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old from Stoney Creek, Ont.
Canadian Rory (Red King) MacDonald gets new opponent on eve of PFL semifinal

Canadian Rory (Red King) MacDonald gets new opponent on eve of PFL semifinal

Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald has a new opponent for Saturday's Professional Fighters League semifinal in the wake of Russian Magomed Umalatov's inability to get a visa to enter Britain.
Olympic curling champion Eve Muirhead retires

Olympic curling champion Eve Muirhead retires

LONDON (AP) — Olympic curling champion Eve Muirhead is retiring from the sport. The 32-year-old Muirhead secured Britain's only gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, having also won bronze in Sochi in 2014.
Sports In Brief For Wednesday, August 10

Sports In Brief For Wednesday, August 10

TENNIS TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 2:04 a.m. EDT

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 2:04 a.m. EDT

Serena loses 1st match since saying she's prepared to retire TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams lost her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.
Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MX

Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MX

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dayne St. Clair entered the interview room, wearing a smile as bright as his orange goalkeeper's jersey and clutching a crystal trophy after helping the MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX.
Alberta leads way winning four swimming gold medals at Canada Games

Alberta leads way winning four swimming gold medals at Canada Games

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Alberta led the way on Wednesday, picking up four of its 13 total gold medals in the pool at the Canada Games.
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