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TORONTO — This time, it feels right for Justin Stein to hang up his tack. The veteran jockey is retiring after 19 seasons riding thoroughbreds.

TORONTO — In acquiring Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, Toronto FC picks up pace and potential — at a reasonable price. "An interesting addition to our current group," Toronto GM Jason Hernandez said Thursday.

VANCOUVER — Star centre J.T. Miller will return to the Canucks’ lineup on Thursday when Vancouver hosts the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old forward took an indefinite leave from the team last month for personal reasons.

Jonathan David, the leading scorer in the French league this season, highlights the list of men's nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year.

VAL THORENS — Canada's Marielle Thompson raced to a gold medal at the opening event of the World Cup ski cross season.

Canadian flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth waited 11 months for her last UFC fight. This time it's taken just six weeks to get back into the cage. The 34-year-old from Squamish, B.C.

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco , who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor , sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, was postponed on Thursd

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco , who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor , sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, was postponed on Thursd

Toronto FC acquired Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade from San Diego FC on Wednesday in a trade executed around the Major League Soccer expansion draft.

MONTREAL — Deanna Stellato-Dudek is one step closer to her Olympic dream. The world champion figure skater gained Canadian citizenship Wednesday, making her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games.