National Sports

Los Angeles FC takes Canadian Raheem Edwards in MLS re-entry draft

Los Angeles FC added to its Canadian content on Thursday, taking wingback/midfielder Raheem Edwards in Stage 1 of the MLS re-entry draft. The 25-year-old from Toronto was out of contract with Minnesota United.

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Vancouver Canucks sign forward Justin Bailey to one-year, two-way contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way contract. The 25-year-old appeared in two games with Vancouver last season.

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Raptors borrow from bubble, turn ballroom into "awesome" practice facility

There's a large framed photo of Nick Nurse performing on stage with the Arkells hanging in his new glass-walled office at Tampa's JW Marriott.

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Canadian defender Kamal Miller excited to join 'hungry" Montreal Impact

Emotions overflowed at Kamal Miller's family home in Toronto during the Major League Soccer's expansion draft on Tuesday. Orlando SC had left the 23-year-old defender from Pickering, Ont.

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Lowry's adjusted to playing in Tampa, but says COVID-19 inevitable among players

Despite the countless precautions the NBA has put into place ahead of this bizarre season, include twice-daily testing, Kyle Lowry said it's virtually a given that players will contract COVID-19. And so, flexibility is key.

Dec 17, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Jets sign goaltender Mikhail Berdin to two-year contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Mikhail Berdin to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value in the NHL of US$750,000. The extension is a two-way deal in the 2021-22 season, and a one-way deal in 2022-23.

Dec 17, 2020 2:16 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign star running back William Powell

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back William Powell to a one-year contract extension. Powell had 215 carries for 1,093 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in 2019, his first as a Roughrider.

Dec 17, 2020 1:19 PM Read more >

Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson looks to add to UFC winning ways

Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson has won four of her last five UFC fights, adding to the record book as she goes. The 25-year-old from Niagara Falls, Ont., who now calls Port Saint Lucie, Fla.

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Canada to host two International Cricket Council qualifying tournaments

TORONTO — Canada will host the Americas Regional Qualifier for the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. It is one of 11 regional qualification tournaments rescheduled to 2021 due to COVID-19.

Dec 17, 2020 9:02 AM Read more >

Montreal Impact acquire midfielder Djordje Mihmailovic from the Chicago Fire

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact have acquired midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Chicago Fire, signing the U.S. international to a three-year contract with an option year using targeted allocation money. The 22-year-old did not come cheap.

Dec 17, 2020 8:26 AM Read more >