National Sports

An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties

An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles.

Dec 12, 2023 8:07 AM Read more >

Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension

LYON, France — Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025.

Dec 12, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Olympic butterfly champion Maggie Mac Neil manages asthma en route to Paris

Heat and chlorine are not swimmer Maggie Mac Neil's friends. The reigning Olympic champion in the women's 100-metre butterfly has navigated both since the Canadian was diagnosed with sports-induced asthma as a teenager.

Dec 12, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Pacers rebound from in-season tourney final loss, send Pistons to 20th straight defeat 131-123

DETROIT (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, 131-123 on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2023 11:24 PM Read more >

MacKinnon nets winner as Avalanche rally to burn Flames 6-5

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had open ice, plenty of speed and a steely determination not to let this one get away. Not after this rally.

Dec 11, 2023 10:45 PM Read more >

NHL roundup: Horvat scores OT winner as Islanders edge Maple Leafs 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat scored 46 seconds into overtime as the New York Islanders recovered after giving up a two-goal lead and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2023 9:49 PM Read more >

NFL roundup: Levis, Titans rally in final quarter to beat Dolphins 28-27

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.

Dec 11, 2023 9:31 PM Read more >

Knicks beat reeling Raptors 136-130 without Robinson

NEW YORK (AP) — Facing at least two months without their man in the middle, the New York Knicks showed off the balance they believe can keep them winning without him.

Dec 11, 2023 8:12 PM Read more >

Horvat scores in OT as Islanders beat Maple Leafs 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat scored 46 seconds into overtime as the New York Islanders recovered after blowing a two-goal lead and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2023 7:53 PM Read more >

Canada women drawn with Costa Rica, Paraguay and a qualifier at CONCACAF W Gold Cup

Canada has been drawn with Costa Rica, Paraguay and either El Salvador or Guatemala in next year's inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

Dec 11, 2023 5:41 PM Read more >