National Sports News

Roster changes to start selection camp for Canadian junior men's hockey team

CALGARY — Selection camp for the Canadian junior men's hockey team opened Thursday minus four players, including one who will not participate in the upcoming world under-20 championship.

Dec 9, 2021 6:06 PM Read more >

NHL board of governors gives thumbs up to league's inclusivity efforts

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Kim Davis knows the long list of challenges and issues the NHL has faced over the last two seasons. Mental health. Substance abuse. Racism.

Dec 9, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Raptors president, vice-chairman Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19

Toronto Raptors vice-chairman and president Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19. Ujiri announced the positive test in a release issued Thursday evening by the Raptors.

Dec 9, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Canada's Wilkie and Young race onto podium at Para Nordic World Cup in Canmore

Canada's Natalie Wilkie and Emily Young won silver and bronze in the standing biathlon race at the Para Nordic Skiing World Cup. Wilkie, a 20-year-old from Salmon Arm, B.C.

Dec 9, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >

Canadian Keegan Messing leads after men's short program at Zagreb Golden Spin

ZAGREB, Croatia — Canadian Keegan Messing is the leader after the men's short program at figure skating's Zagreb Golden Spin. Skating to "Never Tear Us Apart," the 29-year-old scored 90.26 points.

Dec 9, 2021 2:39 PM Read more >

Marshall hired as Canadian rowing coach through 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics

The Canadian rowing team will have a new coach at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

Dec 9, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Veteran quarterback Zach Collaros has become the face of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

HAMILTON — Zach Collaros is on a roll. The veteran quarterback is 15-2 since becoming Winnipeg's starter in 2019.

Dec 9, 2021 1:52 PM Read more >

Moulding not planning to make decision on future curling plans until New Year

Curling free agent Darren Moulding has had "some discussions" about potential plans for this season since his departure from Team Bottcher and said he'll take some time before making a decision.

Dec 9, 2021 1:31 PM Read more >

Dubreuil aims to keep hot streak going at World Cup speedskating stop in Calgary

CALGARY — Like several of his Canadian teammates, Laurent Dubreuil has set his sights on winning World Cup long-track speedskating medals in Calgary this weekend. The 29-year-old from Levis, Que.

Dec 9, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >

Veteran Ticats offensive lineman Van Zeyl opting for hotel life during Grey Cup prep

HAMILTON — While the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are staying at a local hotel, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are tucked into their own beds — if so desired.

Dec 9, 2021 11:56 AM Read more >