National Sports

Humphries formally selected for USA Bobsled's national team

Kaillie Humphries is officially part of USA Bobsled's national team. The two-time Olympic champion for Canada was selected Thursday night as a member of the U.S. team for this season.

Nov 21, 2019 7:39 PM Read more >

Western Mustangs quarterback Chris Merchant captures Hec Crighton Trophy

QUEBEC — Western Mustangs quarterback Chris Merchant has been named the top player in Canadian university football this year. Merchant captured the Hec Crighton Trophy on Thursday night at the U Sports football awards.

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Bombers' Willie Jefferson named CFL's outstanding defensive player

CALGARY — Defensive end Willie Jefferson of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is the CFL's top defensive player.

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Hamilton Ticats' Frankie Williams named CFL's top special-teams performer

CALGARY — Frankie Williams of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was named the CFL's top special-teams performer Thursday night.

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Hamilton Ticats veteran tackle Chris Van Zeyl named CFL's top lineman

CALGARY — Tackle Chris Van Zeyl of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was named the CFL's top lineman Thursday night.

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Stampeders linebacker Nate Holley captures CFL's top rookie honour

Calgary Stampeders linebacker Nate Holley was named the CFL's top rookie Thursday night. Holley received the honour at the league's awards banquet in voting conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and nine CFL head coaches.

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Canada wins doubles match to advance to Davis Cup semifinals

MADRID — Canada has advanced to the semifinals at the Davis Cup Finals. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.

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Homegrown Winnipeg Blue Bombers keen to end their city's Grey Cup drought

CALGARY — The local talent on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster made decisions to come home during their football careers.

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Magic's Khem Birch says there's "no excuses" for skipping Olympic qualifier

TORONTO — Khem Birch said there's virtually no argument for skipping Canada's Olympic qualifying tournament.

Nov 21, 2019 2:34 PM Read more >

New coach Keefe says Toronto has enough talent for quick progress

GLENDALE, Ariz. — New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills. There's a lot for his new team to learn and not much time to do it.

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