Skip to content

National Sports

Canucks appoint Stan Smyl vice president, keep Sedins, Ryan Johnson in former roles

Canucks appoint Stan Smyl vice president, keep Sedins, Ryan Johnson in former roles

Vancouver Canucks president and interim general manager Jim Rutherford continues to fill out his front office, naming Stan Smyl his vice president of hockey operations The Canucks (13-15-2) announced the news in a release Thursday, saying the 62-year
Read more >
Court: Killer of NFL's McKnight can't face 2nd murder trial

Court: Killer of NFL's McKnight can't face 2nd murder trial

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who killed former NFL player Joe McKnight cannot be tried again on a murder charge, now that his conviction on the lesser charge of manslaughter has been overturned, a Louisiana appeal court ruled Thursday.
Read more >
Leafs, Raptors to prioritize season ticket holders with capacity cut to 50 per cent

Leafs, Raptors to prioritize season ticket holders with capacity cut to 50 per cent

TORONTO — Tom McDonald didn't get much sleep Wednesday night.
Read more >
Sports in 2021 will partly be remembered for its coaching scandals

Sports in 2021 will partly be remembered for its coaching scandals

TORONTO — The gut-wrenching details of the sexual violence suffered by Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kyle Beach rocked the NHL in 2021.
Read more >
Cree "Hockey Night in Canada" can help save language: broadcaster

Cree "Hockey Night in Canada" can help save language: broadcaster

Calling NHL games in Cree is more than a dream come true for broadcaster Clarence Iron — it's also a way to help preserve his language.
Read more >
Cieplucha, Smith, relay team win medals at world short-course swimming championships

Cieplucha, Smith, relay team win medals at world short-course swimming championships

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Tessa Cieplucha wanted to give it her all in her last meet of the year. The 23-year-old from Georgetown, Ont.
Read more >
Toronto Raptors say they're ahead of the game as COVID-19 protocols tighten again

Toronto Raptors say they're ahead of the game as COVID-19 protocols tighten again

TORONTO — It was less than two months ago that the Toronto Raptors made a triumphant return to Scotiabank Arena, 600 days exactly since they'd last played at home. While the Washington Wizards went on to win, the Oct.
Read more >
CFL's 2022 season will see a pre-season and full slate of games

CFL's 2022 season will see a pre-season and full slate of games

TORONTO — A full slate of games and the return of a pre-season highlight the Canadian Football League schedule for 2022.
Read more >
Dube, Kylington added to COVID-19 protocol, 18 Flames players now sidelined

Dube, Kylington added to COVID-19 protocol, 18 Flames players now sidelined

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames announced two more players and another member of the team's support staff were added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, bringing the organization's total number to 30 people.
Read more >
WHL Roundup: Daniel Hauser has 28-save shutout as Ice blank Blades 6-0

WHL Roundup: Daniel Hauser has 28-save shutout as Ice blank Blades 6-0

SASKATOON — Daniel Hauser stopped all 28 shots he faced as the Winnipeg Ice blanked the Saskatoon Blades 6-0 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Owen Pederson scored twice, including the eventual winner, to lead Winnipeg (24-4-1).
Read more >