National Sports

Thousands of Raptors fans left in the dark as Bell, Rogers outages affect Game 5

TORONTO — Thousands of Toronto Raptors fans were left hanging in the pivotal moments of Game 5 at the NBA Finals as technical glitches beset the country's broadcasters.

Jun 11, 2019 2:32 PM Read more >

Sportsnet: Record average audience of 6.4 million tuned in for Game 5

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors may have missed a chance to close out their first NBA championship, but they were a winner once again in the ratings. Sportsnet announced Tuesday that it set another Canadian record for an NBA game with an average of 6.

Jun 11, 2019 2:24 PM Read more >

Workin Ona Mystery listed as early 2-1 favourite for North America Cup

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Workin Ona Mystery's handlers are pulling out all the stops to ensure the horse is at his best Saturday night in the $1-million Pepsi North American Cup.

Jun 11, 2019 2:23 PM Read more >

Former NHLer Eric Lindros on concussion awareness: 'We've got a long way to go'

TORONTO — Eric Lindros remembers looking at the Penguins logo on his towel and feeling confused.

Jun 11, 2019 1:49 PM Read more >

Win or lose, Toronto Raptors' deep playoff run puts franchise in the spotlight

TORONTO — Win or lose, the Toronto Raptors' deep run into the basketball post-season has put Canada's lone NBA team in the spotlight around the league and across the country.

Jun 11, 2019 1:21 PM Read more >

Oilers sign Danish forward Patrick Russell to one-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Patrick Russell to a one-year contract extension.

Jun 11, 2019 11:39 AM Read more >

Raptors fans' cheers after Durant injury 'overstated,' Toronto mayor says

Toronto's mayor is defending his city's basketball fans, saying cheers from Raptors supporters when a star Golden State Warriors player got injured in Monday's nail-biter playoff game are being "overstated.

Jun 11, 2019 11:36 AM Read more >

Raptors look to regroup after eerie Game 5; Take 3-2 lead to Oakland

TORONTO — Raptors championship hats and T-shirts sat stacked in bins at Scotiabank Arena, ready to be distributed to players on Monday night.

Jun 11, 2019 10:35 AM Read more >

Canada women turn their attention to New Zealand and a familiar face at World Cup

GRENOBLE, France — After surviving Cameroon, Canada now turns its attention to New Zealand and a familiar face in Tom Sermanni at the Women's World Cup.

Jun 11, 2019 10:25 AM Read more >

Former NFL star punter Jon Ryan getting celebrity treatment with hometown Riders

REGINA — It's rare when a punter is arguably the most popular off-season addition joining a CFL team's roster. But Jon Ryan is no ordinary punter. Ryan comes to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with an impressive NFL resume.

Jun 11, 2019 9:37 AM Read more >