National Sports

Dasan Brown becomes first Canadian selected in MLB draft, going to Blue Jays

The first Canadian selected in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft was picked by the country's lone big-league team. The Toronto Blue Jays took Oakville, Ont.

Jun 4, 2019 2:35 PM Read more >

Sporting a brace, Oilers captain Connor McDavid mum on recovery from knee injury

TORONTO — Connor McDavid didn't want to answer any questions about his knee. The brace hugging the superstar's left leg and an accompanying limp said enough.

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Lamaze wants to focus on sport, not his health, on his return to Spruce Meadows

CALGARY — Eric Lamaze competing at Spruce Meadows this week will inspire his fellow riders, says a Canadian teammate.

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Mackenzie Hughes looks to end long drought for Canadians at home tourney

ANCASTER, Ont. — Now that Mackenzie Hughes is a two-time winner of the Rivermead Cup as low Canadian at the RBC Canadian Open, he's looking for a bigger prize this week. The Dundas, Ont.

Jun 4, 2019 1:22 PM Read more >

Fake Raptors merch cat-and-mouse game plays out during NBA Finals

TORONTO — Hours before the Toronto Raptors take to the court during their historic playoffs run, a cat-and-mouse game unfolds outside the team's arena.

Jun 4, 2019 1:04 PM Read more >

Former Raptors star DeRozan says he was 'sacrificial lamb' for team's playoff success

Former Toronto star DeMar DeRozan says he was "the sacrificial lamb" in the Raptors' attempt to overcome their playoff shortcomings.

Jun 4, 2019 11:53 AM Read more >

Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick barred entry by British customs

TORONTO — The complexities of being a transatlantic rugby league team were highlighted this week with British border officials refusing entry to Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick.

Jun 4, 2019 11:48 AM Read more >

Winnipeg expected to host NFL exhibition game between Oakland, Green Bay

WINNIPEG — It seems the NFL is coming to Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will hold a news conference at Investors Group Field on Wednesday.

Jun 4, 2019 11:38 AM Read more >

Battle of depleted rosters awaits Impact, Sounders at Saputo Stadium

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact and the Seattle Sounders may have to dive deep into their rosters when they play each other Wednesday night.

Jun 4, 2019 10:24 AM Read more >

Blues beat Bruins to knot Stanley Cup Final at 2-all

ST. LOUIS — Just when the St. Louis Blues had the Boston Bruins on their heels and chasing the game, they gave up a goal and the roar went right out of the building.

Jun 4, 2019 9:01 AM Read more >