National Sports

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister thinks Winnipeg could become a good CFL hub

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be a hub city for the CFL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 14, 2020 12:31 PM Read more >

Column: What's in a name? Stubborn Snyder about to find out

Try to think of a more deserving guy in all of sports than Dan Snyder to get his name-change plans caught in a vise. Go ahead, we’ll wait.

Jul 14, 2020 7:12 AM Read more >

Leafs star Auston Matthews confirms he tested positive for COVID-19

TORONTO — Auston Matthews felt safe in Arizona — until he wasn't. The star centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month in his home state.

Jul 13, 2020 10:11 PM Read more >

Ontario's top doctor thinks NHL's COVID testing plan works for all parties

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor doesn't see COVID-19 testing capacity being an issue in the province once the NHL hunkers down in Toronto for its restart. Dr.

Jul 13, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >

Toronto FC, D.C. United say all players have since tested negative for COVID

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A Toronto FC player and D.C. United player whose COVID-19 tests prompted a delay to their teams' MLS is Back Tournament matchup have both since tested negative. MLS said Sunday that one D.C.

Jul 13, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season

TORONTO — There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice.

Jul 13, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >

Bergevin doesn't see downside to NHL return experience as club returns to ice

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin abided by the code of silence imposed by the NHL, declining to comment on a report about potential positive COVID-19 cases on his club.

Jul 13, 2020 3:09 PM Read more >

'The time has come:' Manitoba mayor calls on hockey team to change name

MORDEN, Man. — Brandon Burley felt his chest tighten as news spread that Washington's National Football League team is going to change its controversial name.

Jul 13, 2020 3:09 PM Read more >

Oilers honour memory of Colby Cave prior to first practice returning to play

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers returned to the ice Monday, but not before taking time to remember and pay tribute to teammate Colby Cave, who died in April after suffering a brain bleed.

Jul 13, 2020 2:54 PM Read more >

Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name

As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos will soon announce a name change.

Jul 13, 2020 2:53 PM Read more >