National Sports

Kenya's hockey team gets boost from viral video featuring Crosby and MacKinnon

TORONTO — Benard Azegere can't believe how the past two months — especially the past two days — have transformed hockey in Kenya.

Oct 16, 2018 4:51 PM Read more >

US and North American rival Canada meet in qualifying final

FRISCO, Texas — In truly Canadian fashion, Diana Matheson used the metric system to describe the heated soccer rivalry between Canada and the United States.

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'These are the games you play for': short-handed Whitecaps in must-win situation

Vancouver Whitecaps fullback Brett Levis knows that people don't expect his squad to be in the playoffs this season. But Levis and his teammates are using their underdog status as fuel for their final three regular-season games of 2018.

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Canadian teenage forward Quinn Ngawati leaves the Toronto Wolfpack

TORONTO — Canadian forward Quinn Ngawati has left the Toronto Wolfpack. The transatlantic rugby league team says the 19-year-old has returned home to Victoria "to continue his professional development.

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Kapanen taking full advantage of his opportunity with Nylander nowhere in sight

TORONTO — William Nylander is never very far from Kasperi Kapanen's thoughts these days.

Oct 16, 2018 2:56 PM Read more >

Alberta Opposition leader wary of estimated pricetag for Calgary Olympic bid

CALGARY — Alberta's Opposition leader says he wants to see hard numbers about what it would cost the province if Calgary hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Oct 16, 2018 2:16 PM Read more >

Leafs' Andersen unsure if he'll be ready to start Thursday against Pittsburgh

TORONTO — After his No.

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After mounting complaints, MLSE moves to upgrade BMO Field playing surface

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is moving to improve the much-maligned playing surface at BMO Field. A new grass surface will be laid next month, with improved lighting and irrigation.

Oct 16, 2018 12:37 PM Read more >

Raptors' new star Leonard looking forward to playing first real game in 9 months

TORONTO — When Kawhi Leonard stepped off the court on Jan. 13, his bizarre final season with the San Antonio Spurs was already done after only nine games. It's been nine months since one of the NBA's biggest stars has been in a real game.

Oct 16, 2018 12:22 PM Read more >

Tagovailoa one of 5 Alabama midseason AP All-Americans

Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team.

Oct 16, 2018 11:48 AM Read more >