National Sports

John Tavares scores four times to lead Maple Leafs over Panthers 7-5

TORONTO — The best offensive night of his career still had John Tavares wanting more. Mainly on the defensive side of things.

Mar 25, 2019 9:31 PM Read more >

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo reminisces on Expos connection in Montreal

MONTREAL — Charlie Montoyo was a 27-year-old infielder still trying to carve out a major league career the last time he stepped on the field at Montreal's Olympic Stadium.

Mar 25, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

NC State beats Kentucky 72-57, returns to women's Sweet 16

RALEIGH, N.C. — Kiara Leslie had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and North Carolina State pulled away to beat Kentucky 72-57 on Monday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 25, 2019 7:20 PM Read more >

Montreal-born featherweight Felicia Spencer signs with UFC, will debut in May

Montreal-born featherweight Felicia Spencer will make her UFC debut against Australian Megan Anderson on a televised UFC card May 18 in Rochester, N.Y.

Mar 25, 2019 4:44 PM Read more >

Former ski coach Charest released as he appeals sex-related convictions

MONTREAL — Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers.

Mar 25, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White House

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Alex Ovechkin and the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.

Mar 25, 2019 4:23 PM Read more >

Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo says he can't wait to play for Toronto FC

TORONTO — Alejandro Pozuelo hit all the right notes Monday in his formal introduction as a Toronto FC player.

Mar 25, 2019 3:37 PM Read more >

Longtime track and field fixtures Andy McInnis and Ken Porter suspended

OTTAWA — Andy McInnis and Ken Porter, two longtime fixtures in Canadian track and field, have been suspended by Athletics Canada in the midst of a sexual harassment investigation.

Mar 25, 2019 3:26 PM Read more >

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd to defend Bellator featherweight title in July

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd will defend her Bellator featherweight title against undefeated Israeli Olga Rubin on July 12 in Thackerville, Okla. The main event fight will take place at the WinStar World Casino and Resort.

Mar 25, 2019 11:55 AM Read more >

Kyle Connor, Steven Stamkos, Philipp Grubauer named three NHL's three stars

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets winger Kyle Connor, Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer are the NHL's three stars of the week.

Mar 25, 2019 11:38 AM Read more >