National Sports

Toronto FC's season is on the line Wednesday, with the visit of Pacific FC for the Canadian Championship semifinal.

MONTREAL — Kevin Gilmore is stepping down as president and chief executive officer of Major League Soccer team CF Montréal. A team release Thursday said the move is effective immediately and called it "a mutual decision amongst all parties involved.

HOUSTON (AP) — The World Series has its highest broadcast viewership since 2019 — with 13.9 million tuned in during Sunday's Game 5 alone across Fox platforms. Atlanta’s 3-2 win over Houston on Saturday night received a 5.

TORONTO — The Canadian Football Hall of Fame will formally enshrine its 2020 and 2021 classes in spring 2022, the CFL said Tuesday.

Alphonso Davies and Jessie Fleming have been named Canada Soccer’s Players of the Month for October.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen were named the NHL's Three Stars for the month of October on Tuesday.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Russia brought Canada to earth by winning their Billie Jean King Cup tie 3-0 on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard and Toronto Argonauts kicker Boris Bede were also named top performers.

TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats can do themselves and the Montreal Alouettes a huge favour Saturday afternoon. Hamilton (6-5) can clinch an East Division playoff spot with a tie or win at home against B.C. (4-7).

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Former No. 1-ranked doubles player Cara Black led the fan vote for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 in results announced Tuesday and will get a boost to her support from the official voting group.