National Sports

Former NHLer Eric Lindros on concussion awareness: 'We've got a long way to go'

TORONTO — Eric Lindros remembers looking at the Penguins logo on his towel and feeling confused.

Jun 11, 2019 2:49 PM Read more >

Win or lose, Toronto Raptors' deep playoff run puts franchise in the spotlight

TORONTO — Win or lose, the Toronto Raptors' deep run into the basketball post-season has put Canada's lone NBA team in the spotlight around the league and across the country.

Jun 11, 2019 2:21 PM Read more >

Oilers sign Danish forward Patrick Russell to one-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Patrick Russell to a one-year contract extension.

Jun 11, 2019 12:39 PM Read more >

Raptors fans' cheers after Durant injury 'overstated,' Toronto mayor says

Toronto's mayor is defending his city's basketball fans, saying cheers from Raptors supporters when a star Golden State Warriors player got injured in Monday's nail-biter playoff game are being "overstated.

Jun 11, 2019 12:36 PM Read more >

Raptors look to regroup after eerie Game 5; Take 3-2 lead to Oakland

TORONTO — Raptors championship hats and T-shirts sat stacked in bins at Scotiabank Arena, ready to be distributed to players on Monday night.

Jun 11, 2019 11:35 AM Read more >

Canada women turn their attention to New Zealand and a familiar face at World Cup

GRENOBLE, France — After surviving Cameroon, Canada now turns its attention to New Zealand and a familiar face in Tom Sermanni at the Women's World Cup.

Jun 11, 2019 11:25 AM Read more >

Former NFL star punter Jon Ryan getting celebrity treatment with hometown Riders

REGINA — It's rare when a punter is arguably the most popular off-season addition joining a CFL team's roster. But Jon Ryan is no ordinary punter. Ryan comes to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with an impressive NFL resume.

Jun 11, 2019 10:37 AM Read more >

Edmonton Eskimos look to return to playoffs after off-season of change

EDMONTON — After an off-season of sweeping personnel changes, the Edmonton Eskimos are trying to fit the new pieces together.

Jun 11, 2019 10:24 AM Read more >

Ticats change time of opener to try to avoid big overlap with Raptors game

HAMILTON — The 2019 CFL season will start 30 minutes earlier than expected thanks to the Toronto Raptors. Thursday's game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders will begin at 7 p.m.

Jun 11, 2019 10:06 AM Read more >

Analysis: Golden State won, but both teams lost Game 5

TORONTO — The scoreboard said Golden State 106, Toronto 105. The reality was that both teams lost. It's almost unimaginable: an NBA Finals game where neither team felt like celebrating afterward.

Jun 11, 2019 10:01 AM Read more >