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Canadian Maggie MacNeil named Big Ten women's swimmer of the year

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Canada's Maggie MacNeil of the University of Michigan has been named the Big Ten Conference's women's swimmer of the year. The native of London, Ont.
Toronto FC groundskeeper 'very, very, very happy" with BMO Field pitch

Toronto FC groundskeeper 'very, very, very happy" with BMO Field pitch

TORONTO — While Major League Soccer has been on hiatus since March 12 because of the global pandemic, Robert Heggie has been hard at work.
Nassar-related case dismissed against ex-university chief

Nassar-related case dismissed against ex-university chief

DETROIT — A judge dismissed criminal charges Wednesday against former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon, who was accused of lying to investigators in 2018 as they tried to learn what she knew years earlier about sexual assault compla
Rookie Alouettes receiver Papale finally getting shot at pro football

Rookie Alouettes receiver Papale finally getting shot at pro football

Vinny Papale comes by his drive and perseverance honestly. Last month, the rookie receiver signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes.
Happy golfers, anxious commuters as England eases lockdown

Happy golfers, anxious commuters as England eases lockdown

LONDON — The sound of crisply struck golf balls could be heard in England for the first time in nearly two months as courses reopened Wednesday, part of a modest easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Canadian youth international midfielder Julian Altobelli signs with York 9 FC

Canadian youth international midfielder Julian Altobelli signs with York 9 FC

TORONTO — York 9 FC has signed 17-year-old Canadian youth international Julian Altobelli, making the midfielder the Canadian Premier League club's youngest-ever player.
Vancouver Whitecaps start individual workouts outdoors at training facility

Vancouver Whitecaps start individual workouts outdoors at training facility

The Vancouver Whitecaps got back to training Tuesday, albeit via voluntary individual workouts at the club's practice facility.
Lawson: Woodbine Racetrack looking to restart horse racing next month

Lawson: Woodbine Racetrack looking to restart horse racing next month

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson says he hopes to see horse racing resume next month. Lawson announced Tuesday a plan to resume harness racing June 5 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Orlando's Kamal Miller killing it in the kitchen during the pandemic

Orlando's Kamal Miller killing it in the kitchen during the pandemic

Canadian international Kamal Miller is killing it in the kitchen these day.
EPL clubs could play at home after police soften stance

EPL clubs could play at home after police soften stance

MANCHESTER, England — Premier League clubs could be allowed to complete the season at their own stadiums after police pulled back on their insistence that neutral venues were the only safe way of staging games during the coronavirus pandemic.