National Sports

Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite

It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023.

Nov 10, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

TORONTO — They're only the second CFL team ever to register 16 wins in a season but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts aren’t done yet. And the Argos have a precedent of how a 16-win campaign can lead to naught.

Nov 10, 2023 10:46 AM Read more >

Canada's Ivanie Blondin wins mass start gold at World Cup speedskating stop in Japan

OBIHIRO, Japan — The speed is still there for Ivanie Blondin. The Ottawa speedskater picked up where she left off last season, skating to gold medal in the mass start at the long-track World Cup season opener Friday in Obihiro, Japan.

Nov 10, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Canada captain Lucas Rumball set for milestone 50th cap against Spain

Having celebrated his 50th appearance for the Toronto Arrows earlier this year, Lucas Rumball will mark another milestone Saturday when Canada takes on host Spain at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa. It will be cap No.

Nov 10, 2023 9:31 AM Read more >

Canadian Women & Sport data shows increase in women holding leadership positions

The number of women holding leadership positions within Canadian sports is on the rise, with a nine per cent increase in the last five years, according to a report released Friday.

Nov 10, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Canada outclassed by stylish Spain in 2-0 loss at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

SURAKARTA, Indonesia — Canada's winless run at the FIFA U-17 World Cup stretched to 22 games Friday when it was outclassed 2-0 by a stylish Spain side in the tournament opener for both teams.

Nov 10, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

Sharks win 2nd straight after 11 consecutive losses to open season, 3-2 over slumping Oilers

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Nov 10, 2023 12:54 AM Read more >

Manitoba's Kurz remains undefeated at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Kyle Kurz and his team from the Fort Rouge Curling Club in Winnipeg remained the only undefeated rink at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship on Thursday.

Nov 10, 2023 12:54 AM Read more >

Sharks win their 2nd straight game, beating slumping Oilers 3-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Nov 10, 2023 12:14 AM Read more >

Warriors top Wheat Kings 4-3 behind Firkus's OT winner in WHL action

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Jagger Firkus scored the game-winning goal 1:32 into overtime and the Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-3 on Thursday night in Western Hockey League action.

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