National Sports

No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass doesn't faze Hadwin ahead of Players Championship

No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass is one of the signature holes on the PGA Tour.

Mar 13, 2019 12:52 PM Read more >

Former Alouette Eric Lapointe ready to listen if team owner wants to sell

Eric Lapointe hasn't been approached by the Wetenhall family about purchasing the Montreal Alouettes, but remains a phone call away from trying to make it happen.

Mar 13, 2019 12:42 PM Read more >

NHL Notebook: Where does hockey inclusivity conversation go from here?

Brock McGillis was impressed with how proactively the Toronto Maple Leafs handled allegations that a homophobic slur had been uttered during their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Mar 13, 2019 12:31 PM Read more >

Stro Show: Blue Jays right-hander Stroman to get start on opening day

SARASOTA, Fla. — Right-hander Marcus Stroman will get the start on opening day for the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed the decision before Wednesday's pre-season game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.

Mar 13, 2019 12:29 PM Read more >

Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot out with broken toe

Ottawa Senators all-star defenceman Thomas Chabot has been sidelined with a broken toe, with his status listed as week to week. Chabot suffered the injury while blocking a shot on Monday night in Philadelphia.

Mar 13, 2019 12:11 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Joseph Duszak to two-year entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Joseph Duszak to a two-year entry-level contract. The 21-year-old led NCAA defencemen this season with 47 points (16 goals, 31 assists) in 37 games with Mercyhurst University.

Mar 13, 2019 10:11 AM Read more >

Court reinstates late Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction

BOSTON — Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction was reinstated Wednesday in a sweeping ruling from Massachusetts' highest court that does away with the legal principle that made the former NFL star innocent in the eyes of the law after he killed himself

Mar 13, 2019 10:01 AM Read more >

Calgary secures three-year rights for X Games; still needs sponsorship

Calgary has secured exclusive Canadian rights to hold the X Games and hopes to bring the event to the Alberta city for a three-year run starting next winter. The plan is subject to obtaining corporate sponsorship.

Mar 13, 2019 9:53 AM Read more >

Montreal lightweight John Makdessi gets new opponent for UFC card in Nashville

Montreal lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi has a new opponent for the March 23 UFC Fight Night card in Nashville. Makdessi (16-6-0) was supposed to meet Nasrat Haqparast, but the German has withdrawn because of injury.

Mar 13, 2019 8:47 AM Read more >

AP source: Jets agree to sign RB Le'Veon Bell

NEW YORK — Le'Veon Bell sat out a full season while considering where he'd make his next playmaking moves. Well-rested, motivated and armed with a new contract, the star running back is joining Sam Darnold and the New York Jets.

Mar 12, 2019 11:57 PM Read more >