National Sports

Young Montreal Canadiens forward Ryan Poehling sidelined with concussion

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens forward Ryan Poehling is out indefinitely with a concussion. Poehling is believed to have been hurt after taking a hit from the Florida Panthers' Dryden Hunt on Wednesday during a pre-season game in Bathurst, N.B.

Sep 20, 2019 12:16 PM Read more >

Stakes high for Toronto FC's game Saturday night at Los Angeles FC

The stakes are high Saturday for Toronto FC's first-ever visit to Banc of California Stadium to play league-leading Los Angeles FC. A win and Toronto FC (12-10-9) clinches a playoff berth.

Sep 20, 2019 11:31 AM Read more >

Ex-Rangers, Lightning D Dan Girardi retires after 13 seasons

TAMPA, Fla. — Former New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Dan Girardi will retire from the NHL after 13 seasons. Girardi appeared in 927 games, finishing with 56 goals and 264 points and a plus-78 ratings.

Sep 20, 2019 11:18 AM Read more >

US men's soccer to play Canada in Orlando in November

CHICAGO — The U.S. men's soccer team will play its Nov. 15 home Nations League match against Canada at Orlando, Florida. The Americans open the new competition against Cuba on Oct. 11 at Washington, D.C., then meet Canada four days later in Toronto.

Sep 20, 2019 10:09 AM Read more >

A look at Canada's Pool B rivals at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan

A look at Canada's Pool B rivals at the Rugby World Cup: Italy World Ranking: 14 Record against Canada: 7-2-0 Skinny: Canada came close to upsetting the Azzurri at the 2015 World Cup, losing 23-18 despite dominating possession.

Sep 20, 2019 9:03 AM Read more >

Canada's Pool B schedule at Rugby World Cup in Japan

Canada's Pool B schedule at the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times ET): Thursday, Sept. 26 Canada vs. Italy at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Canada vs.

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Canadian men face tough competition at 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan

It's been a long hard road to the Rugby World Cup for Canada. And the journey may well be equally bumpy in Japan. Expectations are low.

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Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games NHL Pre-season Montreal 5 Florida 4 (SO) Boston 3 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 4 Columbus 1 Dallas 2 Colorado 1 Vancouver 6 Edmonton 1 Vegas 3 Los Angeles 2 (OT) --- MLB American League N.Y. Yankees 9 L.A.

Sep 19, 2019 11:03 PM Read more >

Matthews leads Canada past United States 16-6 in opener of indoor worlds

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mark Matthews had three goals and four assists as Canada downed the United States 16-6 on Thursday night to open the world indoor lacrosse championship.

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Bo Horvat's two-point night leads Canucks past Oilers 6-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON — Sven Baertschi looks like he has fully recovered from concussion issues that kept him to just 26 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season.

Sep 19, 2019 10:32 PM Read more >