National Sports

Winning prize of $495,900 for EE Football Club's Joey Moss 50/50 draw claimed

EDMONTON — The winning ticket for a record-breaking 50/50 raffle held by the CFL's EE Football Team has been claimed.

Nov 23, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal

TORONTO — On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday -- and also some maintained some financial flexibility toward their ambitious 2021 off-season goals.

Nov 23, 2020 2:42 PM Read more >

Toronto FC, Black Players for Change team up to help kids access sports

TORONTO — For Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, diversity is part of what makes the city so special.

Nov 23, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >

Former national team player Jevohn Shepherd joins CEBL's BlackJacks as GM

Former Canadian national team player Jevohn Shepherd was named general manager of the CEBL's Ottawa BlackJacks on Monday.

Nov 23, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >

A steady if unspectacular season comes to a close for Canada's Auger-Aliassime

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime started the year at No. 21 in the world rankings and finished the season in the same position.

Nov 23, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Owners of horse disqualified as winner of 2017 Canadian Derby lose appeal

EDMONTON — The owners of a horse that was disqualified after initially winning the Canadian Derby more than three years ago have lost a bid to reclaim the title.

Nov 23, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Experienced Toronto FC ready to take on upstart Nashville SC in playoff action

Coach Greg Vanney has a simple message for his players as Toronto FC prepares for a playoff run: just be yourself. "There’s no need to try to do more because it’s a playoff game," Vanney said on a video call Monday.

Nov 23, 2020 12:25 PM Read more >

Former WHL head coach Dave Lowry joins Paul Maurice's staff in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have hired Dave Lowry as an assistant coach. The 55-year-old from Sudbury, Ont., joins the Jets after spending the 2019-20 season as head coach of the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings.

Nov 23, 2020 9:09 AM Read more >

EE Football Team raises almost one million dollars for Joey Moss Memorial Fund

EDMONTON — A memorial fund created for the late Joey Moss, a longtime locker-room attendant for the Edmonton Oilers and the EE Football Team, raised nearly one million dollars through a 50/50 raffle.

Nov 22, 2020 9:06 PM Read more >

Report: Aron Baynes signs with Raptors, Gasol signs with Lakers, Boucher re-signs

The Toronto Raptors managed to assemble a solid front-court despite losing two centres to free agency.

Nov 22, 2020 9:04 PM Read more >