National Sports

Tiger-Cats re-sign 2019 top offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed Chris Van Zeyl, who was named the CFL's most outstanding offensive lineman in 2019.

Jan 12, 2021 12:03 PM Read more >

Woodbine Entertainment confirms '21 Queen's Plate to be run in August due to pandemic

TORONTO — It will be another late start for the $1-million Queen's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment announced Tuesday its marquee event will be held Sunday Aug. 22 instead of its traditional date of late June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 12, 2021 10:32 AM Read more >

Montreal Impact sign 18-year-old Nigerian striker Sunusi Ibrahim

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact have added some offensive power to the roster, signing young Nigerian striker Sunusi Ibrahim.

Jan 12, 2021 10:22 AM Read more >

British union says Toronto Wolfpack players could get missing wages by March

The British union representing Toronto Wolfpack players and staff says it hopes to get them their unpaid wages by March. The Wolfpack personnel have gone without pay since June 10.

Jan 12, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >

Canadian Rebecca Marino advances to final round of Australian Open qualifying

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Vancouver's Rebecca Marino is one win away from securing a spot in the main draw of the Australian Open. Marino beat No.

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Tide coach says Canadian Metchie III played final half of season with ankle aliment

Canadian John Metchie III had to overcome more than just the Ohio State Buckeyes defence on Monday night. Metchie III had eight catches for 81 yards in top-ranked Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State in the NCAA football championship game.

Jan 12, 2021 9:07 AM Read more >

F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponed

LONDON — The start of the Formula One season was delayed by one week on Tuesday after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 12, 2021 3:19 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia cancels playdowns; Murphy back to Brier, Brothers gets Scotties invite

Nova Scotia became the latest province to cancel its curling playdowns Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 11, 2021 5:56 PM Read more >

Skate Canada cancels two events including National Skating Championships

OTTAWA — Skate Canada announced on Monday that the 2021 National Skating Championships and Skate Canada Cup have been cancelled. Skate Canada says the two events are being cancelled because of the "evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada.

Jan 11, 2021 4:31 PM Read more >

Bettman: NHL has to be ready to adapt and adjust as league prepares to open season

Gary Bettman was hoping to put his feet up, if only for a day or two.

Jan 11, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >