Skip to content

National Sports

Green, Francis, Rodriguez to make appearances for Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate

Green, Francis, Rodriguez to make appearances for Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate

TORONTO — Three of the Blue Jays' relief pitchers have scheduled appearances with Toronto's triple-A affiliate as they recover from injuries. Chad Green and Bowden Francis will pitch for the Buffalo Bisons on Sunday.
Read more >
Canada earns 3-1 win over China in women's Volleyball Nations League

Canada earns 3-1 win over China in women's Volleyball Nations League

RIO DE JANEIRO — Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., had a game-high 27 points as Canada defeated China 3-1 in women's Volleyball Nations League on Friday. Canada, ranked 11th in the world, won the opening set 25-22 before No.
Read more >
Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain added to UFC 303 fight card

Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain added to UFC 303 fight card

Featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain has been added to UFC 303, joining fellow Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Robertson and Marc-Andre (Powerbar) Barriault on Irish star Conor McGregor's comeback fight card.
Read more >
Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Craig Berube has been handed the keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be up to the 58-year-old to deliver something the Original Six franchise hasn't experienced in more than a generation — sustained playoff success.
Read more >
Former sporting director Renard explains what led to his CF Montreal departure

Former sporting director Renard explains what led to his CF Montreal departure

MONTREAL — In nearly five years in Montreal Olivier Renard was not one to beat around the bush, but he skilfully navigated a tricky situation on Friday.
Read more >
Montreal's players already excited for Year 2 of PWHL: 'This league is on the up'

Montreal's players already excited for Year 2 of PWHL: 'This league is on the up'

MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin couldn't find enough positive things to say about her experience in Year 1 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, even though she had to work through a malfunctioning microphone to express it.
Read more >
Brady Tkachuk has goal, 3 assists in US 4-1 win over Poland at men's hockey world championship

Brady Tkachuk has goal, 3 assists in US 4-1 win over Poland at men's hockey world championship

PRAGUE (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored a goal and added three assists, Cole Caufield scored twice and the United States clinched a playoff-round berth with a 4-1 win over Poland in preliminary round play at the men’s world hockey championships on Friday.
Read more >
Toronto FC coach says post-game melee with NYCFC has served to galvanize his players

Toronto FC coach says post-game melee with NYCFC has served to galvanize his players

Toronto FC coach John Herdman is hoping being bad can lead to some good in the wake of last Saturday's post-game throwdown with New York City FC.
Read more >
Toronto FC, CF Montreal renew rivalry after a tough run of luck of late

Toronto FC, CF Montreal renew rivalry after a tough run of luck of late

Toronto FC coach John Herdman is expecting a motivated CF Montreal at BMO Field on Saturday when the two teams renew their rivalry. Both teams are coming off losses and looking for a change in fortunes.
Read more >
Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6

Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6

VANCOUVER — The Oilers have been here before, heading back to Edmonton with their season on the line. The team is looking for a different result this time around. “You just have to take it one game at a time," Oilers star Leon Draisaitl said Friday.
Read more >