National Sports

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies shares support for Refugee Paralympic Team

The six members of the Refugee Paralympic Team received some words of encouragement Monday from one of the world's most famous refugee athletes.

Aug 23, 2021 8:29 AM Read more >

Jays to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to enter Rogers Centre

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say those wishing to enter Rogers Centre will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test starting Sept. 13.

Aug 23, 2021 8:09 AM Read more >

Another summer women's world hockey championship expected in 2022

CALGARY — A dearth of international women's hockey is about to be replaced by an abundance of it.

Aug 23, 2021 7:45 AM Read more >

Canada, U.S. improve to 2-0 in women's world hockey on record-tying day for Knight

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight tied former U.S. star Cammi Granato's record for goals in women's world hockey championship play with 44 in the Americans' 3-0 victory over Finland on Sunday night. Making her U.S.

Aug 22, 2021 10:10 PM Read more >

Canada leans on offensive depth in 5-1 win over Russia in women's world hockey

CALGARY — Canada got offensive contributions from the young and the veteran in a 5-1 win Sunday over Russia at the women's world hockey championship.

Aug 22, 2021 9:04 PM Read more >

CFL says Elks players tested positive for COVID-19, next game vs. Argos postponed

Several Edmonton Elks players have tested positive for COVID-19, the Canadian Football League revealed late Sunday. The CFL has postponed Edmonton’s next game against the Argonauts in Toronto, initially scheduled for Thursday.

Aug 22, 2021 8:43 PM Read more >

CPL Roundup: Awuah's late stoppage-time goal gives Forge 1-1 draw with HFX Wanderers

HAMILTON — Kwame Awuah scored deep into second-half stoppage time to salvage a point for Forge FC in a 1-1 draw with HFX Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League Sunday.

Aug 22, 2021 6:23 PM Read more >

Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, had died. He was 80. Gilbert's family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday.

Aug 22, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

Edmonton Stingers beat Niagara River Lions to win second CEBL title in a row

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Stingers beat the Niagara River Lions by a large margin to win the Canadian Elite Basketball League final Sunday.

Aug 22, 2021 5:35 PM Read more >

Safe Conduct holds off Riptide Rock to win the 162nd Queen's Plate

TORONTO — No stranger to the winner's circle south of the border, Irad Ortiz Jr. wasted no time making his mark in Canada's elite thoroughbred racing series.

Aug 22, 2021 4:41 PM Read more >