National Sports

NFL Week 1 ratings up 5% over last year

The NFL's opening weekend to its 100th season delivered strong ratings for all games. The league and Nielsen said Wednesday there was an average of 17.1 million viewers for games, which is a 5% increase over last year.

Sep 11, 2019 7:17 AM Read more >

Jake Withers scores twice to lead Lakers past Shamrocks 8-6 in Mann Cup

COLWOOD, B.C. — Jake Withers had a pair of goals as the Peterborough Lakers held on for an 8-6 win over the Victoria Shamrocks on Tuesday in Game 4 of the Mann Cup. Peterborough holds a 3-1 series lead in Canada's senior men's lacrosse championship.

Sep 10, 2019 10:29 PM Read more >

Toronto Blue Jays edge Boston Red Sox 4-3 to end seven-game losing streak

TORONTO — T.J. Zeuch's opening pitch in his first big-league start was one he'd like to have back. The Toronto right-hander will still have fond memories of the game's end result.

Sep 10, 2019 10:09 PM Read more >

Antonio Brown accused of rape by former trainer

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her on three occasions, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida.

Sep 10, 2019 9:28 PM Read more >

Canadian forward Justin Blanchet to miss Rugby World Cup due to injury

Forward Justin Blanchet will miss the Rugby World Cup after suffering an injury in Canada's final warmup game for the tournament that starts Sept. 20 in Japan.

Sep 10, 2019 9:01 PM Read more >

Canada finds goals hard to come by in CONCACAF Nations League rematch with Cuba

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Canada survived heat, a hard pitch and a physical Cuba side in a 1-0 win in CONCACAF Nations League A play Tuesday, just three days after running roughshod over the Cubans in Toronto.

Sep 10, 2019 8:45 PM Read more >

Texier's OT goal lifts Blue Jackets over Maple Leafs 5-4 in prospects tourney

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Alexandre Texier scored his second goal of the night in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Tuesday in the third-place game at the NHL Prospects Tournament.

Sep 10, 2019 6:41 PM Read more >

Jets DL Shepherd suspended 6 games by NFL for PED violation

New York Jets defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd was suspended six games Tuesday by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancers. Shepherd will be eligible to return to the Jets' active roster on Oct.

Sep 10, 2019 4:58 PM Read more >

Calgary's (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu to fight at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden

Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu will face American Julio Arce at UFC 244 in New York on Nov. 2.

Sep 10, 2019 3:25 PM Read more >

New-look Ottawa Senators expect to step up after off-season of change

OTTAWA — After finishing at the bottom of the standings last season, the Ottawa Senators are optimistic they can surprise a few people this year. With a new coaching staff led by former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant D.J.

Sep 10, 2019 3:24 PM Read more >