National Sports

Interim coach Mauro Biello has much to do with not much time ahead of November tests

Tasked with filling the sizable shoes of John Herdman, at least for the short-term, interim Canada coach Mauro Biello has a lot to do in little time.

Oct 5, 2023 10:19 AM Read more >

Otto Porter Jr. returns to Raptors healthy and looking to make impression

BURNABY, B.C. — Otto Porter Jr.'s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team's head coach has been replaced and iconic, veteran players have departed.

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'My time is coming': Canadian hurdler Metivier set on larger goals despite obstacles

Leaping over hurdles is nothing new for Malik Metivier. And the obstacles in his way now will not interrupt his willingness to push through. "I've always been a believer in just a lot of hard work and belief," he said.

Oct 5, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars in the bank.

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Whitecaps defeat St. Louis, get help on the scoreboard to clinch MLS playoff spot

VANCOUVER — By clinching a Major League Soccer playoff spot, the Vancouver Whitecaps have reached "the minimum expectation" for their season, says striker Ryan Gauld. The Whitecaps scored three second-half goals to defeat St.

Oct 4, 2023 11:30 PM Read more >

Diamondbacks erase early deficit again and beat Brewers 5-2 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two years after suffering through a 110-loss season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are spraying champagne and heading to the NL Division Series. They feel like they belong, too.

Oct 4, 2023 10:37 PM Read more >

Canucks lose pre-season series against Kraken with 2-1 loss in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — For the fourth time this pre-season, the Canucks were outscored by their opponents, leaving their head coach looking for more from his players.

Oct 4, 2023 10:35 PM Read more >

Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott swung the bat, then stared almost in a daze as the ball plopped 412 feet away into the right-field seats. Stott swears he has almost no memory of the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history.

Oct 4, 2023 10:34 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Lisowsky's hat trick leads Blades to 5-3 win over Oil Kings

SASKATOON — Brandon Lisowsky scored a hat trick to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night.

Oct 4, 2023 10:14 PM Read more >

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-2 win over Flames in pre-season

EDMONTON — Connor Brown has made his presence felt for the Edmonton Oilers. Brown had two goals and an assist while Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists as the Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Wednesday.

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