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Clock ticking on CONCACAF World Cup bid as work starts on 2026 planning

Clock ticking on CONCACAF World Cup bid as work starts on 2026 planning

TORONTO — The clock is already ticking on the 2026 World Cup bid. Canadian soccer officials, along with their U.S. and Mexican partners, will find out in August whether they face competition to host the FIFA men's showcase.
Filly Holy Helena makes compelling case to run in $1-million Queen's Plate

Filly Holy Helena makes compelling case to run in $1-million Queen's Plate

TORONTO — Holy Helena made a very compelling case Sunday to take a shot at the $1-million Queen's Plate. The Stronach Stables filly posted an impressive win in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks at Woodbine Racetrack.
Jutanugarn wins Manulife LPGA Classic in playoff, Henderson top Canadian in 11th

Jutanugarn wins Manulife LPGA Classic in playoff, Henderson top Canadian in 11th

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Ariya Jutanugarn was seated by the scorer's tent snapping selfies with In Gee Chun on Sunday, thinking there was little chance they would return to the course for a playoff at the Manulife LPGA Classic.
Warriors' Green will be on the court for this Finals Game 5

Warriors' Green will be on the court for this Finals Game 5

OAKLAND, Calif. — A year ago for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Golden State general manager Bob Myers sat alongside suspended forward Draymond Green next-door to Oracle Arena in a suite at the Oakland Athletics game.
Hamilton wins third straight Canadian Grand Prix, Canada's Stroll gets first points

Hamilton wins third straight Canadian Grand Prix, Canada's Stroll gets first points

MONTREAL — It was a joyous day for race winner Lewis Hamilton and for hometown favourite Lance Stroll at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Teenage striker Jordyn Huitema makes mark as Canada overwhelms Costa Rica

Teenage striker Jordyn Huitema makes mark as Canada overwhelms Costa Rica

TORONTO — Some 40 minutes after Canada's 6-0 demolition of Costa Rica on Sunday afternoon, young fans lined the west side of BMO Field for a chance to get close to their soccer idols.
Lance Stroll finishes unforgettable first Canadian Grand Prix with first F1 points

Lance Stroll finishes unforgettable first Canadian Grand Prix with first F1 points

MONTREAL — Formula One rookie Lance Stroll says he will never forget his first Canadian Grand Prix, a race where he earned his first Formula One points.
Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

PARIS — As he sat in front of a TV to watch last year's French Open final, sidelined by an injured left wrist, Rafael Nadal had no way to know for sure, of course, that he would return to the height of his powers.
Canada Soccer honours six former players during Costa Rica friendly

Canada Soccer honours six former players during Costa Rica friendly

TORONTO — Canada Soccer took time out to honour its own Sunday, celebrating six former players including Canada Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Amy Walsh. "It feels pretty amazing," said midfielder Lauren Sesselmann.
Future of LPGA stop in Cambridge uncertain as Manulife's sponsorship run ends

Future of LPGA stop in Cambridge uncertain as Manulife's sponsorship run ends

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The LPGA Tour says it would like to return, but the future of the Manulife LPGA Classic remains uncertain as the title sponsor will not be back for the 2018 season.