National Sports

MONTREAL — They were once a fixture at the local convenience store and ended up tucked into the pockets of Montreal Canadiens' fans seeking to keep tabs on their favourite team.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks' final game of the regular season has no meaning in the standings, but there's plenty at stake for some of the players lining up Friday night against the Toronto Argonauts.

Cheryl Bernard looks at Calgary's potential bid for the 2026 Winter Games from both a business and a sport perspective.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' hot start to the NBA season has made them the talk of the Eastern Conference. But they need to find a rhythm on the road if they expect to go deep into the post-season.

It's been a whirlwind season for Wonder Gadot and trainer Mark Casse. There's been highs — beating the colts to win the $1-million Queen's Plate and $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes — some lows — finishing 10th in the US$1.

HAMILTON — Peter Dyakowski is calling it a career. The veteran CFL offensive lineman announced his retirement Thursday. Dyakowski, 34, of Vancouver spent 11 seasons in the league, including 10 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

TORONTO — Jason Spezza says it's been difficult to see the bond between the Ottawa Senators and their fans deteriorate. He's also convinced there are brighter days ahead.

TORONTO — There's more on the line than just winning for some players at the 2018 CHL Canada-Russia Series. A standout performance could be the difference between watching or playing in the upcoming IIHF world junior hockey championship.

LONDON — Facing increased criticism over Russia's reinstatement, World Anti-Doping Agency president Craig Reedie responded to one of his harshest detractors by pointing out that the major American sports leagues routinely ignore international guideli

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — Humboldt Broncos player Tyler Smith had a broken collarbone, a broken shoulder blade and nerve damage down his left arm.