National Sports

Raptors miscommunication proves costly as Magic guard sinks winning 3-pointer

TORONTO — In a game not short on mistakes, the last one proved to be a killer for the Raptors.

Apr 13, 2019 7:16 PM Read more >

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

WASHINGTON — A rat falling out of the arena hallway ceiling during the Carolina Hurricanes' warmup game of soccer was just a precursor to a wacky afternoon of playoff hockey.

Apr 13, 2019 5:48 PM Read more >

Will Bruin scores twice, Sounders outlast Toronto 3-2

SEATTLE — Will Bruin understands it's not like the past. He doesn't have a set starting role with the Seattle Sounders. His chances of playing long stretches likely come because others are injured or may need rest.

Apr 13, 2019 5:34 PM Read more >

Gurriel, Hernandez drive in late runs as Jays beat Rays in Buchholz's debut

TORONTO — Clay Buchholz prepared for his first start in a Blue Jays uniform by rewatching film of himself pitching at Rogers Centre.

Apr 13, 2019 5:18 PM Read more >

Finland shocks Canada 4-2, will play for women's world hockey gold on home ice

ESPOO, Finland — Canada backing off its blue-collar brand of hockey opened the door for Finland's women to make history Saturday.

Apr 13, 2019 4:11 PM Read more >

Harry Novillo scores first MLS goal to lead Impact to 1-0 win over Crew

MONTREAL — Evan Bush has the Montreal Impact on a nice roll. Bush made five saves Saturday to anchor Montreal's 1-0 MLS win over the Columbus Crew in its home opener.

Apr 13, 2019 3:04 PM Read more >

Toronto Arrows make five changes to starting lineup for Austin Elite Rugby game

TORONTO — Chris Silverthorn, the Toronto Arrows' director of rugby, has made five changes to his starting lineup for Sunday's Major League Rugby match against the visiting Austin Elite Rugby.

Apr 13, 2019 1:09 PM Read more >

Toronto Maple Leafs looking to go up 2-0 on Boston Bruins

BOSTON — Nazem Kadri and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been paying close attention to some of the eyebrow-raising results early in the NHL playoffs. The Toronto centre and his teammates are hoping to add another tonight against the Boston Bruins.

Apr 13, 2019 11:42 AM Read more >

NHL slaps Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov with one-game suspension

NEW YORK — The NHL suspended Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov for one game Saturday for boarding Markus Nutivaara of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The incident happened in the third period of Columbus's 5-1 win Friday night.

Apr 13, 2019 11:33 AM Read more >

Montreal businessman Clifford Starke very serious about purchasing Alouettes

Clifford Starke wants to return the Montreal Alouettes to their former glory.

Apr 13, 2019 11:12 AM Read more >