National Sports

Canada women hope to bounce back at Dubai 7s after poor showing in Glendale

After finishing a disappointing sixth in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series opener in Glendale, Colo., the Canadian women's team hopes to get back on track in Dubai. Canada opens play Thursday in a pool with Brazil, Russia and the U.S.

Dec 4, 2019 11:52 AM Read more >

Downhill training cancelled at Lake Louise due to snow accumulation

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Wednesday's downhill training session at the women's alpine skiing World Cup stop at Lake Louise has been cancelled due to snow accumulation on the course.

Dec 4, 2019 11:50 AM Read more >

Argonauts re-sign linebacker Bear Woods to two-year contract extension

The Toronto Argonauts have signed linebacker Bear Woods to a two-year extension. The 32-year-old Woods is entering his fourth season in Toronto. He re-joined the Argos in late July last season after being cut just before training camp.

Dec 4, 2019 11:27 AM Read more >

Argonauts re-sign linebacker Bear Woods to two-year contract extension

The Toronto Argonauts have signed linebacker Bear Woods to a two-year extension. The 32-year-old Woods is entering his fourth season in Toronto. He re-joined the Argos in late July last season after being cut just before training camp.

Dec 4, 2019 11:27 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets acquire Nick Shore after Leafs place centre on waivers

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have claimed centre Nick Shore off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shore had two goals and one assist in 21 games for the Leafs this season.

Dec 4, 2019 11:14 AM Read more >

NHL Notebook: 'Load management,' Peters' last win, Pastrnak's pedigree

A relaxed Frederik Andersen was fielding questions from reporters at a charity event in July when one of the topics that seems to annoy the Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie more than most — no matter the time of year — was brought up.

Dec 4, 2019 9:29 AM Read more >

Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue

TOKYO — The IOC moved next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity.

Dec 4, 2019 9:06 AM Read more >

Calgary's Mike Soroka named top Canadian baseball player in 2019

ST. MARYS, Ont. — Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka has won the Tip O'Neill Award as Canadian baseball player of the year.

Dec 4, 2019 8:22 AM Read more >

Canadian star Kingsbury set to take moguls to next level at World Cup opener

Mikael Kingsbury had some trouble squeezing all of his trophies into one photo when he tried to display them in a shot he shared on Twitter last week.

Dec 4, 2019 6:05 AM Read more >

Roussel scores in return, as Canucks hand Senators their 5th straight loss

VANCOUVER — It took Antoine Roussel less than two minutes to make an impact.

Dec 4, 2019 1:38 AM Read more >