National Sports

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are looking for balance. And they're hoping their best player will be part of the solution.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood to a one-year, US$3-million contract.

Rod Brind'Amour lamented Carolina's season coming to a screeching halt despite doing “a great job” adhering to pandemic protocols.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian wide receiver Shaq Johnson to a contract extension. The six-foot, 185-pound native of Brampton, Ont.

Digit Murphy has delivered the famous Herb Brooks speech to the Toronto Six. The NWHL expansion team's head coach invoked the words of the late Miracle on Ice coach in a social-media video.

The Toronto Raptors once prided themselves on being among the best finishers in the league, and a team that was rarely outworked.

TORONTO — Canadian forward Cyle Larin added to his goals total in the Turkish Super Lig on Thursday scoring in league-leading Besiktas' 4-1 win at Fatih Karagumruk. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont.

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands — Canada's long-track speedskating team has entered a Dutch "bubble" to compete in its first international races in over 10 months.

VANCOUVER — Lining up to face Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in a shootout Wednesday night, Bo Horvat's approach was simple. "Basically close my eyes and shoot. I’m not thinking too much," the Vancouver Canucks captain said.

Wednesday's Games NHL Vancouver 6 Montreal 5 (SO) Edmonton 3 Toronto 1 San Jose 2 St.