National Sports

Rays say split-season plan with Montreal rejected by MLB

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays' proposed plan to split the season between Florida and Montreal has been rejected by Major League Baseball. Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg announced the news on Thursday.

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Kripps, Appiah, de Bruin have eyes on bobsled medal podium in Beijing

After piloting his two-man sled to glory at the Pyeongchang Olympics, Justin Kripps turned his attention to perfecting his four-man driving.

Jan 20, 2022 12:44 PM Read more >

Report: MLB officials shut down Tampa Bay Rays' split-city plan with Montreal

TAMPA, Fla. — It appears that Major League Baseball is shutting down a proposed plan that would have seen the Rays split their home schedule between Tampa Bay and Montreal.

Jan 20, 2022 12:27 PM Read more >

World Rugby delays sevens events in Vancouver and Los Angeles

Vancouver's stop on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is being delayed two months due to the pandemic. The HSBC Canada Sevens, originally slated for Feb. 26-27 at B.C.

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Capacity limits for Ontario sports teams still over a month away

TORONTO — Ontario's plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions won't have any immediate impact on fan capacity for hockey and basketball teams operating in the province.

Jan 20, 2022 12:11 PM Read more >

Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) on Friday in the second round of the Australian Open.

Jan 20, 2022 11:08 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran Canadian receiver Harty to extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian receiver Jake Harty to a contract extension Thursday.

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Forward Ayo Akinola signs new deal with Toronto FC under MLS U-22 Initiative

Toronto FC has signed forward Ayo Akinola to a new contract that runs through 2024 with an option for 2025.

Jan 20, 2022 10:03 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Larson and Firkus lead Warriors to 8-2 rout over Hitmen

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Cordel Larson and Jagger Firkus had two goals and an assist each as the Moose Jaw Warriors routed the Calgary Hitmen 8-2 on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League.

Jan 20, 2022 12:28 AM Read more >

Reaves, Fox score 2 each as Rangers beat Maple Leafs 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Reaves is used to long scoring droughts during his 12-year career. He came through in a big way to end his latest one.

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