National Sports

Waiting game continues for several Canadian players at rainy Wimbledon

LONDON — Several Canadian tennis players will have to wait at least another day before playing their first-round matches at Wimbledon.

Jul 4, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

Canada's Hadwin credits more positive outlook for Rocket Mortgage Classic success

Despite a solid FedEx Cup ranking hovering around 50th, Adam Hadwin was losing his cool on the course. For nearly six weeks the product of Abbotsford, B.C.

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Toronto Raptors name staff for new head coach Darko Rajakovic

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors named eight assistants to new head coach Darko Rajakovic's staff on Tuesday. Pat Delany, Jama Mahlalela, James Wade and assistant coach Jim Sann will be on Toronto's front bench.

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Redblacks acquire rights to Canadian linebacker Francis from Elks

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired the rights to Canadian linebacker Kevin Francis from the Edmonton Elks for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. The 30-year-old Francis was on the Elks' suspended list. The Elks signed Francis on Feb.

Jul 4, 2023 10:28 AM Read more >

Senators sign defenceman Travis Hamonic to two-year, $2.2M contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Travis Hamonic on a two-year, US$2.2-million contract. Hamonic had six goals and 15 assists in 75 games with the Senators last season. The 32-year-old from St. Malo, Man.

Jul 4, 2023 10:03 AM Read more >

John Gruden named head coach of American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies turned to the NHL's assistant coaching ranks to fill a vacant position on their bench Tuesday, naming John Gruden as their new head coach.

Jul 4, 2023 9:23 AM Read more >

Argos remain unbeaten by picking Lions apart in 45-24 win

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions came in with the CFL's top-ranked defence but Robertson Daniel and the Toronto Argonauts showed Monday night their unit is also pretty good.

Jul 3, 2023 10:02 PM Read more >

Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert's ban through 2024

Churchill Downs is extending Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024, keeping the two-time Triple Crown winner from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby and other races for an additional year. Churchill Downs Inc.

Jul 3, 2023 5:33 PM Read more >

Canada goalkeeper and captain Borjan out for remainder of Gold Cup

Canada captain Milan Borjan will miss the rest of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with an undisclosed injury. Canada Soccer says the goalkeeper has returned to Europe so that he can recover ahead of the 2023-24 club season.

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Foundation collective bargaining agreement redefines women's professional hockey

A binding, bedrock document now in place, the best players in women's hockey will have a premier, professional North American league of their own.

Jul 3, 2023 4:06 PM Read more >