National Sports

Canadian youth international defender Luca Gasparotto joins York 9 FC

TORONTO — York 9 FC has signed former Canadian youth international defender Luca Gasparotto.

Feb 14, 2019 4:08 PM Read more >

Portland Winterhawks forward Joachim Blichfeld in pursuit of CHL scoring title

TORONTO — Returning to the Western Hockey League for one more season wasn't what forward Joachim Blichfeld was expecting this past summer.

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Toronto Defiant announces Overwatch feeder team in Montreal

The Toronto Defiant is going to field a Montreal-based esports team in the Overwatch Contenders League. OverActive Media, the Defiant's parent company, will own the Quebec feeder team with Mirage Sport Electronique helping run it.

Feb 14, 2019 3:54 PM Read more >

Jays GM not ready to put firm timetable on Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s MLB debut

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Ross Atkins doesn't want to put a timetable on the eventual major league debut of baseball's top prospect. The Blue Jays general manager said he's looking at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Canadian Special Olympics athlete excited to play at NBA all-star weekend

TORONTO — Micheal Wright plans to bring some NBA-style finesse to the Special Olympics World Summer Games this spring.

Feb 14, 2019 1:40 PM Read more >

Canada avoids world's top players in opening round of Davis Cup

MADRID — Canada has avoided a confrontation with any of the current top eight singles players in the world in the opening round of the inaugural Davis Cup finals. In the draw on Thursday, No.

Feb 14, 2019 12:51 PM Read more >

Jeremy Lin does his homework before making successful Raptors debut

TORONTO — Jeremy Lin came prepared for the Raptors. The nine-year-veteran did his homework in advance of his Toronto debut Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards. It showed in the unlikeliest of places — the player introductions.

Feb 14, 2019 12:45 PM Read more >

Acadia University appealing suspension to men's hockey coach after brawl

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — Acadia University is joining St. Francis Xavier University in appealing a 10-game suspension handed to its men's hockey coach in the aftermath of an ugly brawl.

Feb 14, 2019 12:26 PM Read more >

Toronto Defiant esports team looks to surprise in debut Overwatch League season

Underestimate the Toronto Defiant at your peril, says head coach Beoumjun (Bishop) Lee, whose esports team kicks off its inaugural season Friday in the Overwatch League.

Feb 14, 2019 11:09 AM Read more >

Canada's McKeever swaps skis for tuxedo, nominated for Laureus World Sport Award

CALGARY — From a glitzy awards ceremony in Monaco to the nordic trails of Prince George, B.C., Brian McKeever is in for a whirlwind week.

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