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Ex-Blue Jays youth baseball instructor charged with child luring

Ex-Blue Jays youth baseball instructor charged with child luring

HAMILTON — A former lead instructor with the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy is facing child-luring charges. Police in Halton Region say the accused was also active with Baseball Canada and with youth ball in Hamilton.
St. George's set to try to host RBC Canadian Open in 2022

St. George's set to try to host RBC Canadian Open in 2022

TORONTO — The RBC Canadian Open will be held at St. George's Golf and Country Club next year after cancellations the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ottawa Senators sign first-round draft pick Jacob Bernard-Docker

Ottawa Senators sign first-round draft pick Jacob Bernard-Docker

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year entry-level contract. Following a quarantine period, Bernard-Docker will report to the Senators.
Deadpan face, colourful feet, Canada's Brendan Bottcher wants to sock it to the world

Deadpan face, colourful feet, Canada's Brendan Bottcher wants to sock it to the world

CALGARY — Brendan Bottcher has worked at his stone-cold game face. Whatever drama is unfolding in the rings at his feet, Canada's skip at the world men's curling championship in Calgary intends to keep his emotional cards close to his chest.
Cause of Tiger Woods crash found, officials won't reveal it

Cause of Tiger Woods crash found, officials won't reveal it

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County sheriff said detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but declined Wednesday to release details, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star.
Toronto Blue Jays ready to open season against Yankees in New York

Toronto Blue Jays ready to open season against Yankees in New York

NEW YORK — The Toronto Blue Jays start their season in New York today against the Yankees. Where they finish remains a mystery.
Kenny Agostino, Nic Petan lead Marlies over Heat 5-2

Kenny Agostino, Nic Petan lead Marlies over Heat 5-2

TORONTO — Kenny Agostino and Nic Petan each had a goal and an assist as part of a four-goal third period, and the Toronto Marlies beat the Stockton Heat 5-2 on Wednesday in American Hockey League play.
Oklahoma City tops Raptors 113-103, snaps 3-game skid

Oklahoma City tops Raptors 113-103, snaps 3-game skid

OKLAHOMA CITY — Svi Mykhailiuk scored 10 of his season-high 22 points during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-103 on Wednesday night.
Maple Leafs down Jets 3-1 to extend lead in North Division to three points

Maple Leafs down Jets 3-1 to extend lead in North Division to three points

WINNIPEG — The Maple Leafs got the start they wanted. The Winnipeg Jets, back home after a seven-game road trip, didn't.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu into Miami Open semifinals

Canada's Bianca Andreescu into Miami Open semifinals

Canada's Bianca Andreescu has reached the final four at the Miami Open. Andreescu earned herself a spot in the tournament semifinals on Wednesday by downing Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 — in a match that went two hours 35 minutes.