National Sports

Duncan announces $30 million to promote safety and inclusiveness in sport

TORONTO — The federal government is investing $30 million over five years into initiatives to promote safety and inclusiveness in sport. Kirsty Duncan, minister of science and sport, made the announcement in a release Tuesday.

Jun 25, 2019 1:58 PM Read more >

Leonard in Lego: Canadian animator recreates Kawhi's famous buzzer-beater

TORONTO — Calgary-raised stop-motion animator Jared Jacobs is a big Toronto Raptors fan and wants star player Kawhi Leonard to stay with the NBA Championship team.

Jun 25, 2019 1:42 PM Read more >

Toronto FC looks to snap winless skid in coach Greg Vanney's 200th game

TORONTO — Greg Vanney has encountered better times in his five years as head coach of Toronto FC.

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Eskimos receiver, Redblacks QB, Ticats running back named top performers

TORONTO — Edmonton Eskimos receiver Greg Ellingson, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dominique Davis and Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Sean Thomas Erlington have been named the CFL's top performers of the week for Week 2.

Jun 25, 2019 10:21 AM Read more >

NHL's 2019-20 schedule includes outdoor game in Regina, Hockey Day in Canada

NEW YORK — A Vancouver Canucks 50th anniversary celebration, the annual Hockey Day in Canada and an outdoor game in Regina mark Canadian highlights on the 2019-20 NHL schedule.

Jun 25, 2019 9:58 AM Read more >

Canadian kicker/punter Zack Medeiros returning to Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian kicker/punter Zack Medeiros to their practice roster.

Jun 25, 2019 7:55 AM Read more >

Montreal Impact not worried about players being overlooked for all-star game

MONTREAL — All-star snubs aside, the Montreal Impact are counting on collective performances to stay in playoff contention.

Jun 25, 2019 7:47 AM Read more >

Defenceman Cody Goloubef re-signs with Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have re-signed defenceman Cody Goloubef to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract will carry an annual value of US$800,000 in the NHL and $425,000 in the American Hockey League.

Jun 25, 2019 7:35 AM Read more >

World Cup exit shows Canada will miss the remarkable Christine Sinclair

PARIS — Christine Sinclair has put Canadian soccer on her shoulders for close to 20 years.

Jun 25, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

Skinny Vancouver Whitecaps eager to pick up points on four-game road swing

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know there's work to be done as they head out on another tough road swing.

Jun 25, 2019 1:00 AM Read more >