National Sports

Stanback returns, Alouettes seek CFL playoff berth against Redblacks

MONTREAL — A win Monday would be worth its weight in gold for the Montreal Alouettes. A CFL team chasing a .

Oct 9, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Canadian women look to extend winning streak against World Cup-bound Morocco

Ignoring World Cup-bound Morocco's modest world ranking of No. 76, Canada coach Bev Priestman expects her seventh-ranked squad to be tested by the Atlas Lionesses on Monday.

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Canadian women post comfortable 41-5 win over Japan to open Rugby World Cup campaign

WHANGAREI, New Zealand — Canada ran in seven tries to open its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a comfortable 41-5 win over Japan on Saturday, reeling off 36 straight points to snap an early 5-5 tie at Northland Events Centre.

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'It's time': Maple Leafs know they're running out of chances for playoff breakthrough

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas didn't just double down. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager pushed his chips all-in – a decision that could go a long way in defining his tenure in the pressure-packed role he's occupied since the spring of 2018.

Oct 9, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Canada star Alphonso Davies diagnosed with cranial bruise, no word on return to play

MUNICH — Canadian star Alphonso Davies suffered a "cranial bruise" in taking a boot to the face in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

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Casillas says Twitter account hacked after 'I'm gay' post

MADRID (AP) — Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said Sunday his Twitter account was hacked after a post saying he was gay created a stir on the social media platform. “Hacked account,” Casillas said. “Luckily everything in order.

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George Springer carted off field in Blue Jays' 10-9 wild card loss to Mariners

TORONTO — As veteran outfielder George Springer fell, so did the Toronto Blue Jays.

Oct 9, 2022 7:32 AM Read more >

Seattle Mariners pull out wild 10-9 comeback win over Toronto to eliminate Blue Jays

TORONTO — Alek Manoah gazed into his locker-room stall with a despondent look. Jordan Romano sat in his chair and slowly let out an expletive before untying his cleats.

Oct 9, 2022 6:57 AM Read more >

Youthful Canadiens head into season with plenty of building, learning to do

MONTREAL — After a 3-0 pre-season loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sept. 28, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis summed up what may be the team’s mantra going forward.

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Potent Edmonton Oilers ready to contend for Stanley Cup

EDMONTON — The Oilers have finished an eight-game pre-season schedule — and the veterans can’t wait for the real games to start.

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