National Sports

Joe Thornton on decision to sign with Maple Leafs: 'This team is ready to win now'

TORONTO — Joe Thornton had plenty of conversations concerning the next, and perhaps final, step in his illustrious NHL career.

Oct 18, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Toronto FC upset at decision not to award Supporters' Shield trophy this year

TORONTO — Inside Toronto FC's training centre, one wall of the two-storey entrance hall is covered with an array of team photos. Another has cubbyholes cut into it to showcase the team's trophies. Hoisting hardware is what the MLS team is all about.

Oct 18, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

Zverev beats Canada's Auger-Aliassime in Cologne to end title wait

COLOGNE, Germany — Alexander Zverev ended his 17-month wait for a title by drawing on the pain of his U.S. Open final defeat to beat Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 and win the Cologne Indoors on Sunday.

Oct 18, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >

Russell Henley with 67 soars to 3-shot lead at Shadow Creek

LAS VEGAS — Russell Henley left everyone in his wake with three straight birdies to start the back nine, pivotal in turning a four-shot deficit into a three-shot lead by the end of the day in the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek.

Oct 17, 2020 10:43 PM Read more >

Mihailovic scores on final play, Fire tie Sporting KC 2-2

CHICAGO — Djordje Mihailovic scored on the final play of the game to help the Chicago Fire tie Sporting Kansas City 2-2 on Saturday.

Oct 17, 2020 8:39 PM Read more >

Krkic, Urruti help Impact beat Inter Miami 2-1

HARRISON, N.J. — The Montreal Impact earned an important win as they kept their hopes for a playoff berth alive.

Oct 17, 2020 7:50 PM Read more >

Canadian Mike Weir leads Phil Mickelson in Virginia by three strokes

RICHMOND, Va. — The other left-handed, 50-year-old former Masters champion was on top after a long Saturday at The Country Club of Virginia.

Oct 17, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >

Braves, Dodgers set for just 2nd NLCS Game 7 in 15 seasons

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Anderson doesn’t remember the last time the Atlanta Braves were in a Game 7. That’s because the 22-year-old rookie right-hander wasn’t born yet.

Oct 17, 2020 5:35 PM Read more >

QMJHL: Eight different goal scorers propel Titan over Eagles in 8-1 victory

BATHURST, N.B. — The league-best Acadie-Bathurst Titan got eight goals from eight different players in an 8-1 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles Saturday afternoon at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre in Bathurst.

Oct 17, 2020 4:41 PM Read more >

Canadian Francois Lavoie bowls perfect game in 2020 PBA Playoffs

CENTREVILLE, Va. — Canadian Francois Lavoie bowled a perfect game in the round of 16 at the PBA Playoffs. Lavoie bowled 12 straight strikes in his win over Sean Rash to record the 29th televised 300 game in PBA Tour History.

Oct 17, 2020 4:36 PM Read more >