National Sports

Canada draws Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela in 1st round of Olympic baseball qualifier

Canada's men's baseball team will be in Group B with Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela at the WBSC Americas Olympic qualifier next March, with the top finisher of the eight-team tournament earning a spot in the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Nov 20, 2019 1:52 PM Read more >

7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson is the latest NASCAR superstar to climb out of his car, with the seven-time champion announcing Wednesday that 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing.

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Capitals’ Hathaway suspended 3 games for spitting

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended three games for spitting on an opponent. The NHL announced Hathaway’s suspension Wednesday after a hearing with him. He will forfeit $24,194 in salary.

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'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win

WINNIPEG — A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years.

Nov 20, 2019 12:19 PM Read more >

Canadian golfer Aaron Cockerill lands European Tour card

TARRAGONA, Spain — Canadian golfer Aaron Cockerill has earned a European Tour playing card for the 2019-20 season. The native of Stony Mountain, Man.

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Senators forward Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan will be away from the team indefinitely while taking part in the NHL/National Hockey League Players' Association assistance program. The NHL and NHLPA made the announcement Wednesday.

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Women's hockey union announces second Dream Gap Tour stop in Toronto

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey Association's Dream Gap Tour is returning to Toronto.

Nov 20, 2019 10:06 AM Read more >

Alabama man charged in killing of rival college football fan

LITTLEVILLE, Ala. — An Alabama sheriff says two football fans “got into it” while watching the Louisiana State University-Alabama game and one is accused of fatally shooting the other during a fight.

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Fleury makes amazing save to hold off Leafs for 450th win

LAS VEGAS — The only thing missing for Marc-Andre Fleury was a magic wand.

Nov 20, 2019 1:41 AM Read more >

McDavid’s 3 points lead Oilers past Sharks 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Connor McDavid dominated the way he usually does and got plenty of help from his Edmonton teammates.

Nov 20, 2019 1:17 AM Read more >