National Sports

Dismal Vancouver Whitecaps season ends with 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake

VANCOUVER — After capping a disappointing season with yet another loss, the Vancouver Whitecaps are turning their attention to the future.

Oct 6, 2019 5:17 PM Read more >

Orji Okwonkwo leads Impact over Red Bulls 3-0 in MLS season-finale

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact wasted one of their best performances of the season on a game that meant nothing for them in the standings.

Oct 6, 2019 5:07 PM Read more >

Canada falls 12-7 to Spain in women's rugby sevens fifth-place match

GLENDALE, United States — Spain rallied in the second half to beat Canada 12-7 on Sunday in the fifth-place game at the World Rugby Sevens series.

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Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds

DOHA, Qatar — Mohammed Ahmed broke his own national record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as Canada was held off the podium on the final day of the world track and field championships. Ahmed, from St. Catharines, Ont.

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Thanks to hard work and timely inspiration, Wolfpack rise up rugby league ranks

TORONTO — In advance of the Million Pound Game, Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott had team performance analyst Chris O'Connor put together a video.

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Canadian women's team drops 4-0 decision to Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan — Canada dropped a 4-0 decision to Japan on Sunday in an international friendly women's soccer match at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Mana Iwabuchi gave the host side the lead six minutes into the game.

Oct 6, 2019 7:53 AM Read more >

Bryan Burnham tallies three TDs, Lions trounce Argos 55-8

VANCOUVER — It might be late in the CFL season, but the B.C. Lions are finally clicking. The Leos (5-10) posted their fourth victory in a row on Saturday, trouncing the Toronto Argonauts 55-8.

Oct 6, 2019 12:28 AM Read more >

David Rittich posts 34-save shutout for Flames in 3-0 win over Canucks

Calgary's top line produced and Flames goaltender David Rittich got to work on proving he's a bona fide NHL starter in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Oct 5, 2019 11:44 PM Read more >

Cole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1

Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved.

Oct 5, 2019 11:23 PM Read more >

Neal scores twice, McDavid has four points as Oilers down Kings 6-5

EDMONTON — The summer trade for James Neal has already paid dividends for the Edmonton Oilers.

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