National Sports

Canadiens' success leading to business boom for Montreal bars after COVID-19 closures

MONTREAL — Kevin Beaudry says there has never been a better time to be operating a restaurant in Montreal.

Jun 23, 2021 3:27 PM Read more >

Goretzka keeps Germany in Euro 2020 after draw with Hungary

MUNICH (AP) — Leon Goretzka scored late to keep Germany in the European Championship after a 2-2 draw against Hungary on Wednesday.

Jun 23, 2021 2:17 PM Read more >

Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advances

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship after a 2-2 draw with France on Wednesday.

Jun 23, 2021 2:16 PM Read more >

Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson likes company's positioning with Bill C-218 clearing Senate

Jim Lawson likes where Woodbine Entertainment is positioned on Canada's changing single-game sports betting landscape.

Jun 23, 2021 2:13 PM Read more >

Moving into management next step in Sedin twins' hockey development

VANCOUVER — Stepping into a management role with the team they spent 17 NHL seasons is another step in the hockey development of Henrik and Daniel Sedin.

Jun 23, 2021 1:22 PM Read more >

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Even with two goals, Robert Lewandowski still couldn’t stop Poland from making an early exit at the European Championship.

Jun 23, 2021 12:50 PM Read more >

Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020

SEVILLE, Spain — A bizarre blunder by the goalkeeper helped Spain find its scoring touch at the European Championship. And it also helped them advance to the round of 16.

Jun 23, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >

Andrew Wiggins says Olympian mom a big influence on his return to national team

If Andrew Wiggins needs advice on what it means to be a Canadian Olympian, he doesn't have to go very far to find it.

Jun 23, 2021 12:23 PM Read more >

Tears flow as Canadian Olympic soccer team announcement comes with good and bad news

Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan wept when she heard from coach Bev Priestman that she was on Canada's 18-woman Olympic roster. She got the news on the NJ/NY Gotham FC team bus in a phone conversation filmed by teammates.

Jun 23, 2021 11:38 AM Read more >

Differences Day promotes inclusion for kids with Special Olympics Canada benefiting

Four-year-old Emmanuel Tezera has spent most of the pandemic teaching his mother Sosena how to bowl, mimicking his favourite coaches from his Special Olympics program.

Jun 23, 2021 11:36 AM Read more >