National Sports

Eighteen members of QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbriand Armada test positive for COVID-19

LONGUEIL — Major junior hockey players operate in an environment where the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus is greater than in the professional leagues, says a health and law expert.

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OHL's return won't happen with bodychecking or other physical contact : MacLeod

The Ontario Hockey League will have to try to remove physical contact, including bodychecking, if it's to have a 2020-21 season.

Oct 7, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Toronto Maple Leafs select Russian winger Rodion Amirov in first round of NHL draft

Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas left it late with Toronto's first-round pick in the NHL's pandemic-delayed draft. It wasn't about the player, but whether or not there was a trade to be made.

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Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur resumes treatment as lung cancer returns

Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur is facing a recurrence of lung cancer, the hospital treating him announced Wednesday.

Oct 7, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets lock up defenceman Dylan DeMelo for four years with $12-million deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year extension with an average annual value of US$3 million. The Jets acquired the 27-year-old DeMelo from the Ottawa Senators in February. The native of London, Ont.

Oct 7, 2020 7:59 AM Read more >

With a year on PGA Tour under his belt, Gligic's sophomore season off to solid start

A month into his sophomore season on the PGA Tour and Canada's Michael Gligic can already see the difference a year makes. Gligic, from Burlington, Ont.

Oct 7, 2020 7:22 AM Read more >

Former Dino star Deane Leonard adjusting to life in the SEC with Ole Miss Rebels

It's certainly been an eventful transition for Deane Leonard. The two-time All-Canadian defensive back with the Calgary Dinos is in his first season at Ole Miss.

Oct 7, 2020 6:43 AM Read more >

Veteran skip McCarville aiming for Scotties return in uncertain season

Veteran skip Krista McCarville has the blueprint down for how to approach a limited curling season. Her Thunder Bay, Ont.

Oct 7, 2020 6:40 AM Read more >

Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead

LOS ANGELES — Back-to-back home runs off back-to-back pitches. The Houston Astros can't miss these days.

Oct 7, 2020 12:49 AM Read more >

Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message. He grabbed his phone and told the Lakers they were facing a must-win game. “I felt that vibe.

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