National Sports

Steinauer named Ticats president of football ops, will retain head coach duties

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named Orlondo Steniauer as the team's president of football operations. Steniauer will retain his role as Ticats head coach while heading up the team's football operations staff.

Dec 24, 2021 1:59 PM Read more >

Canadians down Russia 6-4 in front of sparse crowd in world pre-tournament game

EDMONTON — Mason McTavish and Kent Johnson showed signs of becoming Canada's go-to combination at the upcoming World Junior Championships.

Dec 23, 2021 10:51 PM Read more >

Toronto FC gets US$75,000 from the Colorado Rapids in re-entry draft deal

Toronto FC acquired US$75,000 in general allocation money from the Colorado Rapids in a deal Thursday that also saw the two clubs swap positions in both the re-entry draft and waiver order. The trade netted Colorado the second pick in both.

Dec 23, 2021 3:29 PM Read more >

World junior pre-tournament game between Czechs, Swiss scrapped due to COVID-19

RED DEER, Alta. — Thursday's world junior hockey championship pre-tournament game between the Czech Republic and Switzerland has been cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols.

Dec 23, 2021 2:28 PM Read more >

Some of the storylines the NHL missing two Olympics has cost hockey

Connor McDavid playing alongside Sidney Crosby. Auston Matthews leading a young group of talented Americans. Alex Ovechkin and Russia's mercurial roster trying to finally get over the hump.

Dec 23, 2021 2:01 PM Read more >

Sale of Fletcher's Fields comes with historic boost to Canadian Rugby Foundation

TORONTO — Canadian rugby has received a historic boost in the form of an $11.65-million donation. The money, which is going to the non-profit Canadian Rugby Foundation, comes from the $21.

Dec 23, 2021 1:09 PM Read more >

B.C. Lions sign punter Stefan Flintoft to contract extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed American punter Stefan Flintoft has signed a contract extension. Flintoft made his CFL debut in week three of the 2021 season. The native of Santa Monica, Calif., recorded a league-best 48.

Dec 23, 2021 12:37 PM Read more >

Depleted Raptors sign three players to 10-day contracts via COVID hardship exception

TORONTO — The depleted Toronto Raptors have signed forwards Juwan Morgan and D.J. Wilson and guard Tremont Waters to 10-day contracts. The players join the Raptors from the NBA G League via the COVID hardship exception.

Dec 23, 2021 11:20 AM Read more >

Leafs' Rielly, Jets' Copp and Vesalainen enter NHL's COVID-19 protocol

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday defenceman Morgan Rielly and a staff member have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, while two Winnipeg Jets and a team employee have also been added to the growing list.

Dec 23, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Canadian men earn "Most Improved Side" honours in end-of-year FIFA rankings

After jumping 32 places to No. 40 in the FIFA rankings over the course of 2021, Canada has earned the title of this year's "Most Improved Side." The Canadian men were rewarded for gaining 130.

Dec 23, 2021 9:43 AM Read more >