National Sports

Canadian first baseman Justin Morneau sidelined for Premier12

OTTAWA — Former American League MVP Justin Morneau will not play for Canada at the WBSC Premier12. The first baseman from New Westminster, B.C., has informed Baseball Canada he had a setback during training, causing him to drop out.

Oct 18, 2019 12:50 PM Read more >

Canada names roster for FIFA U-17 World Cup, still looking for first win at event

Entering its seventh FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win after 14 losses and four draws. The young Canadian men face a tough start Oct.

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Carleton Ravens lock up OUA football playoff berth with win over Laurier

WATERLOO, Ont. — The Carleton Ravens are heading to the Ontario University Athletics football playoffs after beating the host Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22-10 on Friday.

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Toronto FC spotlight on Altidore, Bradley as playoffs open against D.C. United

Toronto FC fans could witness Wayne Rooney's MLS swan song Saturday. They will be hoping they haven't seen the last of Toronto captain Michael Bradley. The 33-year-old Rooney, whose D.C.

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Former Raptor Kawhi Leonard still feeling love from Canadian basketball fans

VANCOUVER — Canadians continue to be stereotypically polite to former Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard. The latest example came Thursday when Leonard made his Canadian homecoming with the Los Angeles Clippers for a pre-season game in Vancouver.

Oct 18, 2019 11:16 AM Read more >

Justin Thomas takes 2-stroke after 2 rounds at CJ Cup

JEJU ISLAND, Korea, Republic Of — Justin Thomas shot a 9-under 63 Friday to take a two-stroke lead at the CJ Cup, putting himself in position to win his second PGA Tour event in South Korea in three years.

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TSN president weighs in on the network, competition and sports media landscape

TORONTO — Ask TSN president Stewart Johnston about his start at the network and he'll fire off specifics like it was yesterday. "It was Feb. 10, 1997. I wore a full suit because I didn't know what to do.

Oct 18, 2019 8:54 AM Read more >

Pick 'Em: No clear favourite on Canadian men's curling scene this season

The days of just one or two Canadian men's curling teams being clear favourites on the domestic scene are in the rear-view mirror. With the first Grand Slam of the new campaign to begin next week, the 2019-20 season is tough to call.

Oct 18, 2019 8:40 AM Read more >

Brooke Henderson hits hole in 1, leads LPGA Shanghai

SHANGHAI — Canada's Brooke Henderson hit a hole-in-one and shot a tournament record 8-under 64 to take the lead in the second round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai on Friday. The 22-year-old native of Smiths Falls, Ont.

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Basketball fans welcome former Raptor Kawhi Leonard back to Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Kawhi Leonard had a tough night on the court Thursday, but basketball fans enthusiastically welcomed the former Toronto Raptors star back to Canada all the same. Leonard went five-for-19 from the floor as his L.A.

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