The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner.

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 2.5 per cent to $69.6 billion in December, boosted by gains at food and beverage retailers and motor vehicle and parts dealers.

Leah Pais is stoked about kicking off her Northern Super League career with AFC Toronto at BMO Field. "I have only ever ...