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Slumping Toronto FC knows time is now, but schedule doesn't make it easy

Slumping Toronto FC knows time is now, but schedule doesn't make it easy

TORONTO — After a 3-7-1 start to the season, Toronto FC is desperate to turn things around. "We have to change everything and try to make the playoffs," said striker Sebastian Giovinco.
4 of Bertrand Charest's victims win legal fight to have their names made public

4 of Bertrand Charest's victims win legal fight to have their names made public

MONTREAL — Four of the women sexually assaulted by ex-national ski coach Bertrand Charest when they were his teenage students have been granted the right to have their names made public.
Blue Jays slugger Donaldson goes on 10-day disabled list due to calf tightness

Blue Jays slugger Donaldson goes on 10-day disabled list due to calf tightness

DETROIT — The Toronto Blue Jays placed slugger Josh Donaldson on the 10-day disabled list Friday due to left calf tightness. The move, announced by the team shortly before Friday night's game in Detroit, was retroactive to last Tuesday.
FIFA: N America World Cup bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco

FIFA: N America World Cup bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco

The North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup has outscored Morocco following inspections, with FIFA on Friday labeling the North African proposal "high risk" in three areas.
Pondering lunch, Sascha Zverev saves match point in Paris

Pondering lunch, Sascha Zverev saves match point in Paris

PARIS — Talented and pegged-for-success as Alexander Zverev might be, there he was in the French Open's main stadium Friday, on the precipice of a third-round defeat and yet another Grand Slam disappointment. A loss would have left the No.
Tempers flare as the Montreal Impact prepare to host Houston Dynamo

Tempers flare as the Montreal Impact prepare to host Houston Dynamo

MONTREAL — Some heated exchanges between players at training this week could be exactly what the Montreal Impact need to turn their season around.
Kuznetsov practises as Capitals prepare to host first Cup final game in 20 years

Kuznetsov practises as Capitals prepare to host first Cup final game in 20 years

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin predicted Evgeny Kuznetsov would be fine after taking a big hit in the Capitals' 3-2 road victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final.
Senators exec accused of touching, lewd comments to driver

Senators exec accused of touching, lewd comments to driver

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is accused of inappropriately touching and making lewd comments toward a hotel shuttle driver while in Buffalo for the NHL's scouting combine.
Defending horse of the year Pink Lloyd to chase 11th straight stakes win

Defending horse of the year Pink Lloyd to chase 11th straight stakes win

TORONTO — Pink Lloyd is showing why he's Canada's reigning horse of the year. The six-year-old sprint champion will chase an 11th straight stakes win Sunday in the $125,000 Achievement Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
Dabrowski's first-round mixed doubles match suspended due to rain

Dabrowski's first-round mixed doubles match suspended due to rain

PARIS — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Croatia's Mate Pavic had their first-round mixed doubles match suspended Friday due to rain.