National Sports

Northern Ontario would anoint reigning champs for nationals if qualifiers cancelled

Team anointment at the national championships is a distinct possibility for at least one member curling association as it considers options for an uncertain season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 15, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

Manneh, Buska lead Revolution past Impact 3-2

HARRISON, N.J. — The Montreal Impact can't solve the New England Revolution.

Oct 14, 2020 11:49 PM Read more >

Lucas Cavallini's brace helps Vancouver Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over LAFC

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Vancouver Whitecaps are on a win streak for the second time this season but coach Marc Dos Santos says his squad has yet to reach its goal. “We’re going to keep going.

Oct 14, 2020 10:15 PM Read more >

11-spot: Dodgers huge 1st in 15-3 win over Braves in NLCS

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Los Angeles Dodgers were already having a grand time before Max Muncy’s big slam capped the highest-scoring inning in a major league playoff game.

Oct 14, 2020 10:10 PM Read more >

Toronto FC settles for 1-1 tie with Red Bulls, ending five-game win streak

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A congested schedule and red-hot teenager took their toll on Toronto FC on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2020 9:20 PM Read more >

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League suspends play in Quebec because of COVID-19

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended play in both of its Quebec-based divisions until at least Oct. 28 because of COVID-19. The league will continue play with five of six teams in the Maritimes Division.

Oct 14, 2020 4:34 PM Read more >

Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher to six-year contract extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$6.5 million. The 28-year-old Gallagher had 43 points in 59 games with the Canadiens in 2019-20.

Oct 14, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

Teams, players navigating NHL free agent market largely stuck in neutral

Marc Bergevin and his counterparts believed they had a pretty good grasp on how NHL free agency was going to pan out. With the league's salary cap staying at US$81.

Oct 14, 2020 4:22 PM Read more >

Field Hockey Canada names Andrew Wilson as its women's national team head coach

TORONTO — Field Hockey Canada has appointed Andrew Wilson as head coach of the women’s national team.

Oct 14, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Western Hockey League announces Jan. 8 start date for next season

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League has announced that its regular season will open on Jan. 8, 2021.

Oct 14, 2020 4:09 PM Read more >