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Swimmer Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months after doping violation

Swimmer Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months after doping violation

OTTAWA — Canadian swimmer Markus Thormeyer has been banned from competition for 12 months following a doping violation. However, because Thormeyer accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on Feb.
Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair set to start MLS season as Minnesota's No. 1

Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair set to start MLS season as Minnesota's No. 1

When opportunity knocked, Dayne St. Clair was ready last season. The Canadian goalkeeper got his chance in Minnesota United's third game of the year after starter Tyler Miller was sidelined by the flu. St.
Andreescu through to semifinals at Thailand Open with win over Kostyuk

Andreescu through to semifinals at Thailand Open with win over Kostyuk

HUA HIN, Thailand — Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the semifinal of the Thailand Open tennis tournament with a 6-0, 7-6 (3) win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Friday. Andreescu, the tournament's top seed, has yet to drop a set at the event.
Canadian centre Zach Edey starring in NCAA with mother supporting nearby

Canadian centre Zach Edey starring in NCAA with mother supporting nearby

Zach Edey has been a driving force for the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, but it’s been his mother’s presence that has helped carve out his journey to NCAA basketball stardom.
Toronto Six player founds hockey club in Canada to inspire, support young Black girls

Toronto Six player founds hockey club in Canada to inspire, support young Black girls

Growing up in Oshawa, Ont., professional hockey player Saroya Tinker was often the only Black player on the ice.
Canada's Kingsbury continues torrid pace with World Cup silver in moguls

Canada's Kingsbury continues torrid pace with World Cup silver in moguls

DEER VALLEY RESORT, Utah — Canadian moguls star Mikael Kingsbury continued his torrid pace at the World Cup season earning a silver medal on Thursday. The Deux-Montagnes, Que., native finished with 83.
Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recorded

Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recorded

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios had suffered severe depression, suicidal ideation and insomnia in the past, a psychologist told a court on Friday when the Australian tennis star pleaded guilty to pushing a former girlfriend to the ground two
QMJHL Roundup: Komarov's OT winner lifts Remparts past Phoenix 5-4

QMJHL Roundup: Komarov's OT winner lifts Remparts past Phoenix 5-4

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Vsevolod Komarov scored the game-winning goal with 17 seconds left in overtime to power the Québec Remparts past the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Thursday.
OHL Roundup: Spitfires use dominant start to fuel 7-4 win over Greyhounds

OHL Roundup: Spitfires use dominant start to fuel 7-4 win over Greyhounds

WINDSOR, Ont. — Colton Smith and Matthew Maggio each had two goals and an assist as the Windsor Spitfires used a dominant start to defeat the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 7-4 on Thursday.
Ian Millar tabbed as technical advisor of Canadian show jumping team

Ian Millar tabbed as technical advisor of Canadian show jumping team

OTTAWA — Ian Millar has been named the newest technical advisor of the national show jumping team, Equestrian Canada announced Thursday. Millar of Perth, Ont.
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