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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Simon Becher named MLS player of the matchday

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Simon Becher named MLS player of the matchday

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Simon Becher has been named the Major League Soccer player of the matchday. Becher, 23, scored two goals and added an assist in his first MLS start in Vancouver's 5-0 rout of CF Montreal last Saturday.
Fire alarm blamed for 10 minutes of beeping during remote Blue Jays radio broadcast

Fire alarm blamed for 10 minutes of beeping during remote Blue Jays radio broadcast

A fire alarm was to blame for 10 minutes of beeping noises that could be heard during Sportsnet's remote call of the Toronto Blue Jays-St. Louis Cardinals radio broadcast over the weekend.
B.C. Lions donate over $300,000 to amateur football in the province

B.C. Lions donate over $300,000 to amateur football in the province

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions made a donation of $309,435.07 to amateur football in the province Monday. The donation is the result of 50/50 proceeds from last season. The amount is a single-season record for the program.
Angela James among three new Hockey Canada Foundation board of directors members

Angela James among three new Hockey Canada Foundation board of directors members

CALGARY — The Hockey Canada Foundation has brought on three new members to its board of directors. Women's hockey great and Hall of Famer Angela James, Steven Albiani and Brad Morris were appointed, the organization announced Monday.
Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles named Canada Soccer's players of the month for March

Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles named Canada Soccer's players of the month for March

Forward Cyle Larin and defender Vanessa Gilles have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for March. Larin scored three goals in two games for Canada while Gilles helped Olympique Lyonnais advance to the Coupe de France Féminine Finals.
Vasilevskiy, Draisaitl, Pastrnak named NHL three stars of the week

Vasilevskiy, Draisaitl, Pastrnak named NHL three stars of the week

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak are the NHL's three stars of the week. Vasilevskiy posted a 3-0-0 record with two shutouts and a .
Teenage Canadian forward Amanda Allen signs with NWSL's Orlando Pride

Teenage Canadian forward Amanda Allen signs with NWSL's Orlando Pride

Amanda Allen has always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. And the teenager isn't wasting any time making it a reality. The forward from Mississauga, Ont., who turned 18 on Feb.
It's been a busy opening year for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry

It's been a busy opening year for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry

TORONTO — The first year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario has been a whirlwind for NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz. The province's fledgling market celebrates its first anniversary Tuesday.
Canadiens centre Sean Monahan undergoes season-ending groin surgery

Canadiens centre Sean Monahan undergoes season-ending groin surgery

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that veteran centre Sean Monahan has undergone season-ending groin surgery. Monahan of Brampton, Ont., has not played since Dec. 5.
QMJHL says it is investigating 1990s sexual hazing allegations

QMJHL says it is investigating 1990s sexual hazing allegations

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it is already investigating sexual allegations detailed in an article reported by La Presse on Monday.
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