National Sports

Canadian IOC member Dick Pound says Olympics will go on, despite COVID concerns

TORONTO — Canadian lawyer and long-standing IOC member Dick Pound says if there was a drop-dead date for cancelling or postponing the Tokyo Olympics, that day has passed.

Jun 2, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >

Nurse's shot at the buzzer lifts Mercury over Sky

CHICAGO (AP) — Canada's Kia Nurse sank a 3-pointer a step inside the half-court line as time expired and the Phoenix Mercury closed the game on a 14-3 run to beat the Chicago Sky 84-83 on Tuesday night.

Jun 1, 2021 11:53 PM Read more >

Canada earns spot in Super Round at Olympic qualifier with 6-5 win over Cuba

SAINT LUCIE, Fla.

Jun 1, 2021 10:34 PM Read more >

Clippers plan augmented reality 'Kids Cast' of playoff game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The LA Clippers game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday not only carries big stakes in respect to the Western Conference playoff series. It will also set a milestone when it comes to alternate sports broadcasts.

Jun 1, 2021 9:58 PM Read more >

Guerrero powers Jays' return to Buffalo; beat Marlins 5-1

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Jun 1, 2021 8:33 PM Read more >

Rested Winnipeg Jets eager to face high-flying Montreal Canadiens in round two

Forward Nate Thompson says the Winnipeg Jets are "itching to get going" after more than a week of watching hockey on screens instead of from the bench.

Jun 1, 2021 5:27 PM Read more >

Up to 500 health-care workers will be allowed to attend NHL playoffs in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets will be playing in front of live fans this week for the first time in more than a year.

Jun 1, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

Wilting Leafs: Toronto's long Stanley Cup drought continues after another early exit

Chicago's Al Yellon knows the pain that Toronto Maple Leafs fans were feeling Tuesday after the team's Stanley Cup drought was extended to 54 years and counting.

Jun 1, 2021 3:42 PM Read more >

Canada coach Bev Priestman adds Kansas City midfielder Victoria Picket to camp roster

Canadian coach Bev Priestman has added Kansas City NWSL midfielder Victoria Pickett to her camp roster ahead of friendlies against the Czech Republic and Brazil later this month. Pickett's addition brings the roster size to 29.

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Canada advances to quarterfinal meeting with Russia at world hockey championship

RIGA, Latvia — Canada has advanced to the quarterfinals at the world hockey championship, an outcome that looked highly unlikely after a dreadful 0-3 start.

Jun 1, 2021 2:43 PM Read more >