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Kevin Waugh has pushed legalized single-game sports betting to the brink of reality in Canada, but he's realistic about the chances of success for Bill C-218. "Am I confident? I'd say 50-50," the Saskatoon-based Conservative MP said.

After holding MLS's most potent offence to a 1-1 tie last week at New York City FC, Toronto FC faces one of the league's stingiest defences on Saturday in Orlando. Orlando City is tied with Seattle in conceding a league-low 0.40 goals a game.

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom — Canada has clinched a spot in the mixed doubles curling competition in next year's Beijing Olympics.

RIGA, Latvia — Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia stunned Canada 2-0 Friday on the opening day of the world men's hockey championship.

Aaron Brown has always seen his track career as being about something bigger than himself. He didn't run for personal glory, he ran for his family, his coach, his Canadian teammates and his sponsors.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs were unable to overcome Nazem Kadri suspensions in both the 2018 and 2019 playoffs. The team also bowed out early after losing Jake Muzzin to injury in last summer's post-season bubble.

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning expects to be busy this summer.

The phone started ringing at the Red Lake Golf and Country Club just moments after the Ontario government gave the go-ahead for many outdoor recreation facilities to reopen starting Saturday.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was released from hospital with a concussion Friday after being hurt in a scary incident during Game 1 of the North Division first-round playoff series between Toronto and the Montreal Canadiens.

Capsules for the NBA first-round series that begin this weekend: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (49-23) vs. No. 8 WASHINGTON WIZARDS (34-38, 1-1) Season series: 76ers, 3-0.