National Sports

Rested Argentina versus rushed Samoa in key Rugby World Cup pool match

Argentina is one of 12 fortunate teams at the Rugby World Cup to have a long break of 12-14 days between games at some point during the pool stage. Samoa is not one of them.

Sep 21, 2023 7:38 AM Read more >

Despite not playing, Canadian men fall one spot to No. 44 in latest FIFA rankings

Despite not having played since early July, Canada dropped one spot to No. 44 in the new FIFA world rankings released Thursday. The Canadian men started the year in 53rd place before working their way up to No.

Sep 21, 2023 6:11 AM Read more >

Daryl Watts reconciled to pay cut in the new women's pro hockey league

Daryl Watts took a financial hit when the Premier Hockey League was bought out and the Professional Women's Hockey League took its place.

Sep 21, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from Blue Jays' lineup with sore right knee

NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a late scratch from the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup Wednesday night against the New York Yankees because of right knee discomfort.

Sep 20, 2023 10:45 PM Read more >

Last-minute penalty drama leads to 1-1 draw between CF Montreal and FC Cincinnati

MONTREAL — CF Montreal was forced to settle for a draw despite leading into the final minutes of their match against FC Cincinnati after a last-minute equalizer on Wednesday night A late penalty goal from Luciano Acosta denied CF Montreal all three p

Sep 20, 2023 10:44 PM Read more >

Messi exits early but Inter Miami finds offence elsewhere to thump Toronto FC 4-0

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Another Toronto FC defeat. But this time the loss takes a back seat to Lionel Messi's health.

Sep 20, 2023 8:53 PM Read more >

Gausman pitches Blue Jays past Yankees 6-1 to maintain slim lead for 2nd AL wild card

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Gausman tossed six shutout innings, outpitching Michael King as they traded strikeouts all night, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Wednesday for their fifth consecutive victory.

Sep 20, 2023 8:40 PM Read more >

New owner, stable roster have Senators eyeing end to playoff drought

OTTAWA — With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season.

Sep 20, 2023 7:28 PM Read more >

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery, set to miss 2nd straight season

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he's not expected to play this season.

Sep 20, 2023 7:25 PM Read more >

Lionel Messi leaves late in 1st half for Inter Miami against Toronto with leg issue

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback.

Sep 20, 2023 6:28 PM Read more >