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Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM

Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM

MIAMI — Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later she's still on the rise while shattering ceilings.
Multiple Grey Cup champion linebacker Mark Kosmos passes away at the age of 75

Multiple Grey Cup champion linebacker Mark Kosmos passes away at the age of 75

OTTAWA — Former linebacker Mark Kosmos, who won four Grey Cup titles with three separate teams over eight CFL seasons, has died. He was 75. An obiturary published in the Ottawa Citizen said he Kosmos died Wednesday following a lengthy illness.
Deputy chief of public health says challenges remain for Raptors to play at home

Deputy chief of public health says challenges remain for Raptors to play at home

Canada's deputy chief of public health says the Toronto Raptors have presented a good plan to play at home this coming NBA season, but concerns remain over enforcing strict health protocols and travel over the border with the United States. Dr.
Canadian receiver Mardner stepping up as big-play threat for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

Canadian receiver Mardner stepping up as big-play threat for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

FBC-Canadian-College-Gameday Add Nick Mardner's name to the growing list of big-play Canadian receivers in the NCAA. The six-foot-six, 190-pound redshirt sophomore from Mississauga, Ont.
Vancouver's Pospisil advances to Sofia Open final with win over veteran Gasquet

Vancouver's Pospisil advances to Sofia Open final with win over veteran Gasquet

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advanced to the final of the Sofia Open indoor hardcourt tennis tournament with a 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-0 win over France's Richard Gasquet on Friday.
Toronto-raised star Malin Akerman on the sisterhood in 'Chick Fight' and her own life

Toronto-raised star Malin Akerman on the sisterhood in 'Chick Fight' and her own life

TORONTO — Like her character in her new film "Chick Fight," Toronto-raised actress Malin Akerman says she's faced a few struggles in her career.
Zverev denies domestic abuse allegations: 'Not who I am'

Zverev denies domestic abuse allegations: 'Not who I am'

LONDON — German tennis player Alexander Zverev gave a more detailed denial of domestic abuse allegations made by a former girlfriend, saying Friday “that's not who I am.
Snow, cold and COVID-19 precautions usher in early ski season in Western Canada

Snow, cold and COVID-19 precautions usher in early ski season in Western Canada

CALGARY — Western Canadians tired of isolating at home are filling the slopes at mountain ski resorts that have opened earlier than usual despite worries about surging cases of COVID-19.
Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

NEW YORK — As opening day finally approached, Freddie Freeman had far bigger concerns than perfecting his swing and practicing his scoops. Just being able to walk a few steps was hard enough.
Jays GM Atkins says he has "been close" on a deal, sees opportunity in market

Jays GM Atkins says he has "been close" on a deal, sees opportunity in market

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had just started a media conference call on Thursday when a call came in on his mobile phone. Some 15 minutes later, it was his iPad that started ringing.
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