National Sports

Canada earns Olympic berth in women's slalom kayak event

OTTAWA — Canada has earned a berth in the women's slalom kayak at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following a reallocation process of eligible countries.

Nov 1, 2019 12:13 PM Read more >

Labbe, Piette named Canada Soccer's players of the month for October

TORONTO — Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe and midfielder Samuel Piette are Canada Soccer's players of the month for October.

Nov 1, 2019 11:56 AM Read more >

Canada futsal team gathers in Montreal ahead of CONCACAF Championship

Canada came close to making the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup, denied by a 7-4 loss to Cuba in the CONCACAF qualifier.

Nov 1, 2019 11:46 AM Read more >

Slotback Tasker to play in Ticats regular-season finale versus Argonauts

HAMILTON — There will be no final-season break for Luke Tasker. The slotback will be one of the few veterans on the field Saturday night when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (14-3) close out the regular season hosting the Toronto Argonauts (4-13).

Nov 1, 2019 11:03 AM Read more >

Canadian women take final step on Olympic field hockey qualifying road

The Canadian men's field hockey team has booked its ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. Now it's the women's turn. Like the men, the women have Ireland standing in their way.

Nov 1, 2019 10:54 AM Read more >

Southern Comfort: All seven Canadian NHL teams playing in the U.S. on Saturday

Hockey on a Saturday night is woven into Canada's cultural fabric. Families gather in front of televisions, friends meet at bars, and fans make arena pilgrimages to cheer on their favourite teams.

Nov 1, 2019 10:29 AM Read more >

All Blacks veterans finish with bronze after win over Wales

TOKYO — Ben Smith scored two vintage tries, Kieran Read did a power of work and Sonny Bill Williams produced a pair of trademark offloads as three veteran All Blacks went into retirement with a bronze medal to go with their previous Rugby World Cup t

Nov 1, 2019 10:05 AM Read more >

Carlson, Pastrnak, Draisaitl named NHL's three stars for October

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl are the NHL's three stars for October.

Nov 1, 2019 9:53 AM Read more >

Canadian men's 3x3 basketball team to play in qualifier for Tokyo Games

UTSUNOMIYA , Japan — Canada has been awarded a spot in men's competition at the 2020 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. The final 10 berths in the men's and women's events were announced Friday.

Nov 1, 2019 8:13 AM Read more >

Domi scores in overtime, Canadiens beat Golden Knights 5-4

LAS VEGAS — The Montreal Canadiens turned in an eerily similar performance to last season's win in their game against the Golden Knights in Vegas.

Oct 31, 2019 11:20 PM Read more >