National Sports

Canadian men's soccer team will be armed when it goes to Qatar for the World Cup

TORONTO — The Canadian men's soccer team is going to the World Cup and it will be armed this November in Qatar. John Herdman's team travels with a sword these days.

Mar 29, 2022 7:24 AM Read more >

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Shane Warne mixed with Mick Jagger and Elton John, bowled to Ed Sheeran in the practice nets at the spiritual home of cricket, and for a while was engaged to be married to Liz Hurley.

Mar 29, 2022 1:59 AM Read more >

McLeod has two goals, assist as Edmonton Oilers earn 6-1 win over Arizona Coyotes

EDMONTON — Going back to the drawing board produced a much more positive picture for Ryan McLeod and the Edmonton Oilers. McLeod had two goal and an assist to lead Edmonton to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.

Mar 28, 2022 11:09 PM Read more >

Raptors end Celtics' six-game win streak with thrilling 115-112 OT victory

TORONTO — Nick Nurse has insisted he's not watching what other teams are doing in a tightly packed Eastern Conference and only a handful of games left in the regular season.

Mar 28, 2022 10:02 PM Read more >

Canadian men's soccer team earns standing ovation during Raptors game

TORONTO — Canada's World Cup-bound men's soccer team earned a standing ovation during the Toronto Raptors game Monday. Twenty-three players took centre-court with high-fives from The Raptor mascot following a video tribute.

Mar 28, 2022 7:06 PM Read more >

Dubas on lack of calls for Matthews: 'We wish the way that he played would draw more'

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Kyle Dubas flashed a smile. "Officiating," he added with a laugh before a brief pause. "Everything's great with officiating.

Mar 28, 2022 5:29 PM Read more >

Canadian gymnasts calling for investigation into abusive practices, toxic culture

TORONTO — Longtime rhythmic gymnast Rosie Cossar remembers a particular Canadian team practice that was scheduled to last five hours but went well past that. She said couple of her teammates collapsed from exhaustion.

Mar 28, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

Canada sets roster for women's soccer celebration tour in B.C.

Bev Priestman is becoming something of a juggler as she prepares Canada's women's soccer team for its next chapter.

Mar 28, 2022 3:57 PM Read more >

Sheldon Kennedy addresses NHL general managers on safety, respect

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Sheldon Kennedy never envisioned a moment like this two decades ago. Kim Davis didn't see it coming as recently as 2018.

Mar 28, 2022 3:54 PM Read more >

Taylor has late home run for Toronto as Blue Jays comeback against Braves falls short

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Samad Taylor hit a home run in the eighth inning as part of a late Toronto comeback, but the Blue Jays fell to the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Monday in Grapefruit League play.

Mar 28, 2022 2:50 PM Read more >