National Sports

Victoria and Dusseldorf, German, compete for 2022 Invictus Games

Victoria has been short listed to host the 2022 Invictus Games, a sports tournament created by Prince Harry, for injured service men and women.

Aug 27, 2019 11:42 AM Read more >

Whitecaps goalie Crepeau returns home for showdown with struggling Impact

MONTREAL — This is hardly just another game for Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

Aug 27, 2019 11:35 AM Read more >

Jefferson, Wynn, Daniels named CFL top performers for Week 11

TORONTO — Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn and Edmonton wide receiver DaVaris Daniels are the CFL top performers for Week 11.

Aug 27, 2019 11:31 AM Read more >

NWHL goes outdoors with Beauts to host Riveters in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The National Women's Hockey League is taking its game outdoors with the Buffalo Beauts scheduled to host the Metropolitan Riveters on Dec. 28 in what's being called the "Buffalo Believes Classic.

Aug 27, 2019 11:22 AM Read more >

Former 800-metre world champion Arzamasova of Belarus suspended for doping

MONACO — Former world champion runner Marina Arzamasova has been provisionally suspended for doping after testing positive for a drug in development that is popular with body builders.

Aug 27, 2019 6:54 AM Read more >

Back at US Open, Serena beats Sharapova for 19th time in row

NEW YORK — Serena Williams was not about to let Maria Sharapova make a match of this.

Aug 26, 2019 9:51 PM Read more >

Canada improves to 2-0 to lead group in Olympic softball qualifier

SURREY, B.C. — Canada's women's team improved to 2-0 at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier when Argentina forfeited their game Monday.

Aug 26, 2019 7:52 PM Read more >

Dwight Howard returns to Lakers 6 years after departure

LOS ANGELES — Dwight Howard rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, six seasons after his acrimonious departure.

Aug 26, 2019 5:07 PM Read more >

Mark Giordano brings Norris Trophy cred to his seventh season as Flames captain

CALGARY — Mark Giordano will have "Norris Trophy winner" attached to his name this NHL season. The only Calgary Flame to win the award that goes to the league's top defenceman says the label motivates him.

Aug 26, 2019 3:24 PM Read more >

Oilers captain Connor McDavid 'working towards' being ready for training camp

TORONTO — The first question hurled Connor McDavid's way was always going to be about his left knee. So was the next one. And the one after that.

Aug 26, 2019 2:19 PM Read more >