National Sports

Sane keeps up prolific form in latest EPL win for Man City

Snubbed by Germany for the World Cup, Leroy Sane also had to deal with being dropped entirely from Manchester City's squad early in the Premier League season.

Dec 4, 2018 6:11 PM Read more >

Masai Ujiri: Next step in developing African basketball is a pro league

TORONTO — Masai Ujiri believes there are potential NBA stars living in Africa who might never pick up a basketball.

Dec 4, 2018 4:04 PM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks looking to build rivalry with new Seattle hockey team

VANCOUVER — Seattle's new NHL team may seem like a natural foe for the Vancouver Canucks, but some in the hockey world say building a rivalry between the regional neighbours will take time.

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Risk hits home with Stevenson KO: 'One punch too many could mean the end'

Montreal boxer David Lemieux knows there is a potential for serious physical harm every time he steps in the ring, but like most fighters he prefers not to think about it.

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Barrett: Canadian basketball success sign of program's growing culture

TORONTO — Canada's path to the 2019 FIBA World Cup was paved on the backs of 35 different players. They came from the NBA, the NCAA, Euroleague, U Sport and even high school. They came willingly. They got paid nothing.

Dec 4, 2018 3:18 PM Read more >

NHL approves expansion to Seattle; league's 32nd team will begin play in 2021-22

SEA ISLAND, Ga. — Seattle's NHL dream is finally a reality. The city will just have to wait a little longer than originally planned for its new team to hit the ice.

Dec 4, 2018 3:03 PM Read more >

Twerking request to women's soccer star had 'serious consequences'

The head of a major Canadian women's sports organization feels a DJ continued a disturbing trend by asking soccer star Ada Hegerberg to twerk after receiving an international award.

Dec 4, 2018 2:32 PM Read more >

Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell headlines 2018 CFL all-star team

TORONTO — Bo Levi Mitchell added to his growing list of accolades Tuesday when the CFL named him the quarterback for the league's 2018 all-star team.

Dec 4, 2018 2:27 PM Read more >

Lefty pitcher Paxton wins Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Tip O'Neill award

ST. MARYS, Ont. — Left-handed pitcher James Paxton has been named the winner of the 2018 Tip O'Neill Award by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dec 4, 2018 1:32 PM Read more >

Mixed doubles curling has Olympic champion John Morris hooked

John Morris is all in on mixed doubles curling. Winning the first Olympic gold medal in it will do that to you.

Dec 4, 2018 12:26 PM Read more >