National Sports

Unselfish play has Raptors hitting new franchise highs in team assists

TORONTO — Before the Toronto Raptors season began, team president Masai Ujiri insisted that this version of the club would be unselfish.

Dec 5, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

NBA Notebook: Murray's short return serves as reminder of Nuggets' power

Jamal Murray's return to the Denver Nuggets was brief, but it sure helped while it lasted. The guard from Kitchener, Ont.

Dec 5, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

Goals, goals and more goals: Canada captain Christine Sinclair by the numbers

VANCOUVER — Tuesday's friendly against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium marked Christine Sinclair's international farewell. A look at Sinclair, by the numbers, going into her final outing: Goals: 190. Appearances: 330. Goal No.

Dec 5, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Herdman remembers Sinclair's 'very, very special' game at London Olympics

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's resume features a record-long list of goals and plenty of highlights, but perhaps none more memorable than the 2012 London Olympics semifinal against the United States.

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Jays voice and Frick nominee Dan Shulman recalls his formative days in broadcasting

TORONTO — When Dan Shulman was a first-year mathematics student at the University of Western Ontario, the self-described 'sports nut' thought he might give sports writing a try.

Dec 5, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: Couturier scores in OT to lift Flyers over Pens 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 National Hockey League victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored in regulation for Philadelphia.

Dec 4, 2023 9:59 PM Read more >

Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

MONTREAL — A whole bunch of Montreal Canadiens forwards got the monkey off their backs Monday night, but Josh Anderson probably felt the most relief of all — even if he didn't beat a goalie to score.

Dec 4, 2023 8:51 PM Read more >

Brossoit, Ehlers shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1

Winnipeg goaltender Laurent Brossoit simply stoned the opposing firepower.

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Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were "Go and get me a World Cup." Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that eluded Sinclair.

Dec 4, 2023 7:33 PM Read more >

Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston

UTICA, N.Y. — Blayre Turnbull scored the game's first three goals as Toronto beat Boston 5-3 on Monday to open the Professional Women's Hockey League's pre-season scrimmages. Sarah Nurse and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto.

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