National Sports

Whether it was on the court, in the locker room, or in front of cameras and microphones, Fred VanVleet was the voice of the Toronto Raptors for the past two NBA seasons.

Enjoying life on and off the field, Kamal Miller has found a new home in South Florida. The Canadian international defender has become a fixture in the Inter Miami CF backline since arriving in an April trade from CF Montreal.

XI'AN, China — Canada scored a three-set win over China on Wednesday to improve to 3-1 at the men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament. Stephen Maar, of Aurora, Ont.

TORONTO — Europe's victory over the U.S. in the Ryder Cup was a popular one with Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 60 per cent of Proline bettors correctly picked Europe to win the event.

Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words.

Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL's Heritage Classic later this month.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just like every player in the Blue Jays clubhouse, Alex Andreopoulos's uniform and cap are hung with care by the side of his locker before each game.

XI'AN, China — Canada sits at 2-1 at the men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament after dropping a narrow decision to top-ranked Poland on Tuesday.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.

MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Gausman sat with a despondent look at his locker Tuesday night, ice packs strapped to his shoulder and knee, sipping a can of light beer as he gently stretched his fingers. The starter's missed opportunity had started to sink in.