National Sports

Canadian men's soccer team returns to action on weekend with scrimmage against U.S.

The Canadian men see their first action in more than a year Saturday when they take on the U.S. in a soccer scrimmage in Bradenton, Fla. Both teams are holding camps at the IMG Center there.

Jan 21, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

Whitecaps go international with Nigerian forward, Jamaican defender in MLS SuperDraft

The Vancouver Whitecaps went international in the first round of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, taking a Nigerian forward and Jamaican defender.

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Leafs look to regroup ahead of rematch with Oilers; Auston Matthews misses practice

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are looking for balance. And they're hoping their best player will be part of the solution.

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Blue Jays sign pitcher Tyler Chatwood to one-year, $3-million deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood to a one-year, US$3-million contract.

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Canes' season paused, while Caps play on without 4 regulars

Rod Brind'Amour lamented Carolina's season coming to a screeching halt despite doing “a great job” adhering to pandemic protocols.

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B.C. Lions sign wide receiver Shaq Johnson to contract extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian wide receiver Shaq Johnson to a contract extension. The six-foot, 185-pound native of Brampton, Ont.

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NWHL expansion Toronto Six head to Lake Placid women's hockey bubble

Digit Murphy has delivered the famous Herb Brooks speech to the Toronto Six. The NWHL expansion team's head coach invoked the words of the late Miracle on Ice coach in a social-media video.

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Siakam sits out practice with sore groin, status against Heat is unknown

The Toronto Raptors once prided themselves on being among the best finishers in the league, and a team that was rarely outworked.

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Canadian international Cyle Larin scores again for Besiktas in Turkish league play

TORONTO — Canadian forward Cyle Larin added to his goals total in the Turkish Super Lig on Thursday scoring in league-leading Besiktas' 4-1 win at Fatih Karagumruk. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont.

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Canada's long-track speedskating team racing internationally again in Dutch "bubble"

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands — Canada's long-track speedskating team has entered a Dutch "bubble" to compete in its first international races in over 10 months.

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