National Sports

Flutie says Canada should be proud of Hubbard being Heisman Trophy finalist

Canadian Chuba Hubbard will have a tough act to follow this season. His own. The 20-year-old native of Sherwood Park, Alta., was the NCAA rushing leader last season, running for 1,936 yards and 21 TDs.

Apr 17, 2020 9:37 AM Read more >

Flutie not surprised to see veteran NFL stars Brady, Brees still going strong

Doug Flutie isn't the least bit surprised to see star quarterbacks Tom Brady and Drew Brees still going strong.

Apr 17, 2020 8:25 AM Read more >

NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits

AURORA, Colo. — Von Miller has the coronavirus and the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show people how serious the disease is.

Apr 17, 2020 12:21 AM Read more >

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov announces retirement

MONTREAL — Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov won't be making a return to the NHL.

Apr 16, 2020 9:53 PM Read more >

Jays manager Charlie Montoyo says front office and players staying connected

Like many workplaces in the COVID-19 era, the Toronto Blue Jays have used regular Zoom video calls to stay connected during the pandemic.

Apr 16, 2020 4:47 PM Read more >

Expect a different NHL when it resumes, says Flames general manager

CALGARY — The thought of the Calgary Flames playing games without fans in the Saddledome makes Brad Treliving shudder.

Apr 16, 2020 4:22 PM Read more >

Aliu response to KHL hiring Peters: I'm open to 2nd chances

Bill Peters is back in hockey, and Akim Aliu — the player whose racial allegations led to the former Calgary Flames coach's resignation — says he's open to people getting second chances.

Apr 16, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Connor Hellebuyck on Jets' season: 'We had something special going'

Connor Hellebuyck felt like his Winnipeg Jets were on the cusp of something special when the COVID-19 pandemic brought their season to a screeching halt. The team's star goalie could say the same about himself.

Apr 16, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >

Former CFL star quarterback Flutie feels commissioner Ambrosie's pain

TORONTO — Doug Flutie can feel CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's pain. Ambrosie continues to discuss potential contingency plans for the 2020 CFL season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 16, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

Former Jays exec Pat Gillick remembers Damaso Garcia as good player, good person

TORONTO — Former Blue Jays executive Pat Gillick remembers former Toronto second baseman Damaso Garcia as a "very good player and a very good person.

Apr 16, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >