Skip to content

National Sports

Up to 500 health-care workers will be allowed to attend NHL playoffs in Winnipeg

Up to 500 health-care workers will be allowed to attend NHL playoffs in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets will be playing in front of live fans this week for the first time in more than a year.
Wilting Leafs: Toronto's long Stanley Cup drought continues after another early exit

Wilting Leafs: Toronto's long Stanley Cup drought continues after another early exit

Chicago's Al Yellon knows the pain that Toronto Maple Leafs fans were feeling Tuesday after the team's Stanley Cup drought was extended to 54 years and counting.
Canada coach Bev Priestman adds Kansas City midfielder Victoria Picket to camp roster

Canada coach Bev Priestman adds Kansas City midfielder Victoria Picket to camp roster

Canadian coach Bev Priestman has added Kansas City NWSL midfielder Victoria Pickett to her camp roster ahead of friendlies against the Czech Republic and Brazil later this month. Pickett's addition brings the roster size to 29.
Canada advances to quarterfinal meeting with Russia at world hockey championship

Canada advances to quarterfinal meeting with Russia at world hockey championship

RIGA, Latvia — Canada has advanced to the quarterfinals at the world hockey championship, an outcome that looked highly unlikely after a dreadful 0-3 start.
Edmonton Football Team changes its name to Elks

Edmonton Football Team changes its name to Elks

It's one of the largest species within the deer family, can stand almost two metres tall at the shoulders and inflict serious damage when challenged. Now, the elk will be featured in the CFL.
Canada's women's volleyball team beats China 3-2 for first win at Nations League

Canada's women's volleyball team beats China 3-2 for first win at Nations League

RIMINI, Italy — The Canadian women's volleyball team picked up its first Volleyball Nations League win Tuesday, beating China 3-2 (25-22, 21-25, 25-17, 15-25, 15-12). Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C.
Toronto FC players, staff go their separate ways during international break

Toronto FC players, staff go their separate ways during international break

Brazilian fullback Auro plans to look for a nearby beach. Alejandro Pozuelo will be reunited with his pregnant wife in Spain. Jonathan Osorio, Richie Laryea and others are on international duty.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated in first round at French Open

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated in first round at French Open

PARIS — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the French Open after suffering a first-round loss. The No. 20 seed, from Montreal, lost 6-3, 7-6 (8), 4-6, 6-4 to Italian Andreas Seppi on Tuesday at the clay-court Grand Slam.
Former CFL commissioner Smith on Senate committee that will do report on Bill C-218

Former CFL commissioner Smith on Senate committee that will do report on Bill C-218

Former CFL commissioner Larry Smith will be among those giving Bill C-218 a much closer look when it goes before the Senate's standing committee on banking, trade and commerce this week.
Front-line workers say attending Leafs game is a sign of hope and healing

Front-line workers say attending Leafs game is a sign of hope and healing

TORONTO — Daniel Smith was about six people from the front of the growing line of healthcare workers waiting to enter Scotiabank Arena.