National Sports

Chicago Fire FC completes deal with Montreal Impact, collecting $75,000 in GAM

Chicago Fire FC has acquired US$75,000 in general allocation money from the Montreal Impact.

Jan 17, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

Henderson, Inbee Park tied for lead in LPGA season opener

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Canada's Brooke Henderson parlayed four birdies and a late eagle into Friday's hottest round and a share of the lead at the LPGA's season-opening Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.

Jan 17, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >

First female NFL coach sees video-game appearance as another sign of progress

TORONTO — A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines, then knocks one on the helmet before sending them back on the field.

Jan 17, 2020 3:46 PM Read more >

Burgess aiming for record third national junior women's curling title

Karlee Burgess already boasts national and world titles on her impressive junior curling resume. A championship at the 2020 Canadian playdowns can give her yet another achievement: a record-breaking third women's national title at the event.

Jan 17, 2020 2:32 PM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps add Colombian midfielder Cristian Dajome

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired midfielder Cristian Dajome via transfer from Colombia's Bogota FC.

Jan 17, 2020 1:37 PM Read more >

Votto, Morneau backing Canada's Walker ahead of Hall of Fame vote reveal

Joey Votto admittedly didn't pay much attention to fellow Canadian Larry Walker during his 17-year playing career.

Jan 17, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Raptors continue to cash in on championship, ranking fourth on NBA merchandise list

The Toronto Raptors are continuing to cash in on their championship season. The Raptors were the fourth most popular team on the merchandise sales list released Friday by the NBA and the NBA Players Association. The results are based on NBAStore.

Jan 17, 2020 1:20 PM Read more >

Iron hopes to breathe life into Plains Cree language with hockey broadcasts

Clarence Iron believes he's on a divine mission to revitalize the Plains Cree language through hockey.

Jan 17, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >

Houston Dash add to Canada content by signing veteran midfielder Maegan Kelly

HOUSTON — The Houston Dash added to their Canadian content Friday by signing free-agent midfielder Maegan Kelly. The Dash roster already includes Canadian internationals Lindsay Agnew, Allysha Chapman, Nichelle Prince and Sophie Schmidt.

Jan 17, 2020 12:19 PM Read more >

Nuggets coach says Canadian guard Murray out for "foreseeable future"

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says Canadian guard Jamal Murray will be out for the "foreseeable future" with a left ankle injury.

Jan 17, 2020 11:41 AM Read more >