National Sports

Germany dealing with multiple positive COVID-19 tests ahead of world juniors

EDMONTON — Germany won't have nine players available for its first two games at the world junior hockey championship because of COVID-19 protocols.

Dec 24, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

FIFA provides breakdown of expanded 32-team Women's World Cup field

CONCACAF will have four direct berths for the expanded Women's World Cup in 2023 with two more teams from the region having a chance to join them via a 10-team playoff tournament. Canada, the U.S.

Dec 24, 2020 9:17 AM Read more >

Canadian defensive back declares for NFL draft after run at Minnesota

Canadian defensive back Benjamin St-Juste's collegiate career at Minnesota is over. The Gophers' starting cornerback decided earlier this week to skip his remaining college eligibility and declare for the 2021 NFL draft.

Dec 24, 2020 9:07 AM Read more >

Canuck Metchie, top-ranked Crimson Tide to take on 4 Notre Dame in Rose Bowl showdown

Now the real fun begins for Canadian John Metchie III and the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama, ranked first in The Associated Press top-25 NCAA football poll, improved to 11-0 on Saturday with a 52-46 win over No.

Dec 24, 2020 8:27 AM Read more >

'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021

CALGARY — A world-famous annual rodeo that survived the Great Depression, two world wars and a devastating flood seven years ago was felled by a microscopic virus this year and will have a different look if it's allowed to go forward in 2021.

Dec 24, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

Canada beats Russia in pre-tournament game ahead of world junior hockey championship

EDMONTON — Jamie Drysdale scored the game's only goal as Canada defeated Russia 1-0 on Wednesday in a pre-tournament game ahead of the world junior hockey championship. It could be a costly win for the host side.

Dec 23, 2020 10:21 PM Read more >

Raptors lose first opener in eight years in 113-99 loss to Pelicans

TAMPA, Fla. — It was a Toronto Raptors' home opener unlike any other, played a couple thousand kilometres from home, in front of a tiny bipartisan crowd, on a day that saw the league postpone a game - on just Day 2 of the season - due to COVID-19.

Dec 23, 2020 9:24 PM Read more >

OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

HOUSTON — The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a cancelled season opener — and a $50,000 fine for the league's leading scorer.

Dec 23, 2020 8:16 PM Read more >

Ontario's sport minister says NHL talks ongoing as league plans to announce schedule

TORONTO — The NHL released its schedule for the 2020-21 season Wednesday, but Ontario's minister of sport said discussions are still ongoing about how the all-Canadian North division will operate.

Dec 23, 2020 4:17 PM Read more >

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell available for team's opener in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell is listed as available for Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans. Powell was listed as questionable earlier in the day.

Dec 23, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >