National Sports

Toronto FC looks for Jozy Altidore to lead the way in absence of Michael Bradley

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney had options when he surveyed his roster for someone to step in as captain for the injured Michael Bradley. Canada's Jonathan Osorio has captained both club and country. Omar Gonzalez has won more than 50 caps for the U.S.

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Veteran defensive back Johnson signs one-day contract with Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Veteran defensive back Jovon Johnson signed a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday to retire as a member of the CFL club. Johnson, 36, spent six of his 12 CFL seasons with Winnipeg (2008-13).

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Coach says Canadian women up for U.S. challenge at CONCACAF U-20 tournament

Canada is no stranger to facing the U.S. at the women's youth soccer level. It's just happening earlier than usual at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.

Mar 3, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Veteran Diana Matheson survives painful toe injury, returns to Canada fold

Diana Matheson won the last of her 203 caps for Canada in a 1-0 win over Scotland at the Algarve Cup in March 2019.

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Perspective helps Canadian Mackenzie Hughes excel at Honda Classic

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes never lost faith in his game, even as he struggled through five consecutive missed cuts to start 2020.

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Draisaitl has 4 goals, 5 points as Oilers beat Predators 8-3

NASHVILLE — Teams don't score five goals in one period very often. Leon Draisaitl found a way to make the night even more memorable.

Mar 2, 2020 10:52 PM Read more >

Monday's Games

Monday's Games NHL Colorado 2 Detroit 1 Edmonton 8 Nashville 3 --- AHL Toronto 3 Texas 2 San Jose 2 Iowa 1 (OT) --- NBA Utah 126 Cleveland 113 Portland 130 Orlando 107 New York 125 Houston 123 Miami 105 Milwaukee 89 Memphis 127 Atlanta 88 Chicago 109

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Kohlenberg "living the big dream" with Team Nunavut at the Tim Hortons Brier

KINGSTON, Ont. — New to the territory, longtime curler Dale Kohlenberg walked into the Iqaluit Curling Club last fall and said he'd like to join a league and play on a competitive curling team.

Mar 2, 2020 9:32 PM Read more >

Flames looking to bring road prowess back home to Calgary for stretch run

Milan Lucic joked the Flames might want to stay in a hotel before their next game in Calgary. If it helps them duplicate large parts of the team's most recent road trip, the idea might be worth a shot.

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NHL sticking with emergency backup goalie rule despite wild scene in Toronto

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Dale Tallon had a sinking feeling.

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