National Sports

Offensive lineman St. John would like to remain with Saskatchewan Roughriders

It's been an eventful three-year run for Josiah St. John.

Jan 28, 2019 4:13 PM Read more >

Newlywed Case set to join Canadian team for Pan Am Games baseball qualifier

Andrew Case didn't want to miss a chance to play for Canada on the international stage, even if the timing wasn't perfect. Case, a Blue Jays pitching prospect from Saint John, N.B.

Jan 28, 2019 3:35 PM Read more >

Hamilton Tiger-Cats ink star receiver Brandon Banks to two-year extension

HAMILTON — Star receiver Brandon Banks has signed a two-year extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Jan 28, 2019 3:09 PM Read more >

Canadian forward RJ Barrett wins ACC Freshman of the Week honours

DURHAM, N.C. — Rising Canadian basketball star RJ Barrett has been named ACC Freshman of the Week for the third time this season. The forward from Mississauga, Ont.

Jan 28, 2019 2:34 PM Read more >

Canadian Rory MacDonald to face Jon Fitch in April at Bellator Grand Prix

Canadian Rory (Red King) MacDonald will defend his 170-pound title against veteran Jon Fitch on April 27 in the fourth and final opening-round matchup of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix.

Jan 28, 2019 2:27 PM Read more >

All-stars Crosby, Pavelski, Dubnyk earn NHL three stars honours

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, San Jose Sharks centre Joe Pavelski and Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk are the NHL's three stars of the week.

Jan 28, 2019 11:45 AM Read more >

Winnipeg's Valour FC adds Tyler Attardo and Dylan Carreiro to CPL roster

Winnipeg's Valour FC has signed teenage forward Tyler Attardo and former Canadian youth international midfielder Dylan Carreiro.

Jan 28, 2019 10:50 AM Read more >

Malaysia defiant despite being stripped of Paralympic event

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's government has remained defiant despite losing the right to host the World Para Swimming Championships after it banned Israelis from competing in the event, a qualifying competition for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Jan 28, 2019 7:59 AM Read more >

Australian Open champ Osaka is Asia's 1st No. 1 in tennis

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is the first player from Asia to top the men's or women's tennis rankings while Canada's Bianca Andreescu jumped 38 positions to a career-high No. 68.

Jan 28, 2019 7:57 AM Read more >

African Cup pushed back 6 days because of Ramadan

CAIRO — This year's African Cup of Nations in Egypt has been pushed back by six days to cater for Ramadan and allow Muslim players time to rest and recover after a month of fasting.

Jan 28, 2019 7:34 AM Read more >