National Sports

Rantanen, Malkin, Kane named NHL three stars for October, Pettersson top rookie

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche right-wing Mikko Rantanen, Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin and Chicago Blackhawks right-wing Patrick Kane have been named the NHL three stars of October, while Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson is the ro

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Once-popular Canadiens pocket calendar disappears as club goes green

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.

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Redblacks' practice roster players look to state their case as starters rest

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.

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With key council vote cleared, push is on ahead of Calgary 2026 plebiscite

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

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Undefeated at home, Raptors about to be tested in first big road trip

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.

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Queen's Plate champion Wonder Gadot to run in Breeders' Cup Distaff

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.

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CFL veteran offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski announces retirement

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.

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Spezza: Difficult to see frayed relationship between Senators, team's fans

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.

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Canada Russia Series a chance for players to impress world junior coach Tim Hunter

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.

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WADA president turns criticism to US sports leagues

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

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