National Sports

Homegrown Winnipeg Blue Bombers keen to end their city's Grey Cup drought

CALGARY — The local talent on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster made decisions to come home during their football careers.

Nov 21, 2019 6:52 PM Read more >

Magic's Khem Birch says there's "no excuses" for skipping Olympic qualifier

TORONTO — Khem Birch said there's virtually no argument for skipping Canada's Olympic qualifying tournament.

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New coach Keefe says Toronto has enough talent for quick progress

GLENDALE, Ariz. — New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills. There's a lot for his new team to learn and not much time to do it.

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'Everyone loves a second-chance story': Keefe supporters say Leafs made right choice

TORONTO — What stands out to Kevin Abrams about Sheldon Keefe above everything else has been his ability to change — in hockey, and most importantly, in life.

Nov 21, 2019 4:02 PM Read more >

Sources: Jim Lawson to step down as chairman of the CFL's board of governors

CALGARY — Jim Lawson's time as CFL board chairman will end this weekend. Two CFL sources say Lawson will step down from his post following the Grey Cup game Sunday.

Nov 21, 2019 3:30 PM Read more >

Canadian international Janine Beckie scores in Manchester City cup win

LIVERPOOL, England — Canadian international Janine Beckie scored to help defending champion Manchester City defeat Everton 4-1 in Continental League Cup play Thursday. Beckie's goal came off a corner in the 36th minute.

Nov 21, 2019 3:04 PM Read more >

WHL hasn't made call on future of Don Cherry-themed charity program

The Western Hockey League is undecided on the future of a charitable program featuring Don Cherry.

Nov 21, 2019 3:03 PM Read more >

Ticats offensive co-ordinator Condell models system around players

CALGARY — He's an imaginative playcaller and regarded as an offensive genius, but Tommy Condell's biggest strength is subscribing to the most basic of coaching principles: Creating a system showcasing a player's ability.

Nov 21, 2019 3:03 PM Read more >

Former Oil Kings goalie Dylan Myskiw finding new life with OHL's Knights

Goaltender Dylan Myskiw always believed he would catch on with another team after being released from the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings. He just didn't think he would have to change leagues to make it happen.

Nov 21, 2019 2:55 PM Read more >

Ticats offensive co-ordinator Condell models system around players

CALGARY — He's an imaginative playcaller and regarded as an offensive genius, but Tommy Condell's biggest strength is subscribing to the most basic of coaching principles: Creating a system showcasing a player's ability.

Nov 21, 2019 2:47 PM Read more >