National Sports

Canada thumped by Russia, lose star Alexis Lafreniere to injury at world juniors

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Canada was already in big trouble before its superstar was felled by injury.

Dec 28, 2019 5:31 PM Read more >

Toronto FC trades rights to forward Juan Agudelo to Inter Miami for draft pick

Toronto FC essentially got a little something for nothing Saturday, acquiring a third-round draft pick from expansion Inter Miami CF for the rights to Juan Agudelo.

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WJHC Roundup: Bokk, Germany score 4-3 upset win over host Czech Republic

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Dominik Bokk scored twice, including the winner on the power play at 7:33 of the third period, to help Germany upset host Czech Republic 4-3 at the world junior hockey championship on Saturday.

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Canada's Lafreniere leaves game vs Russia with lower-body injury at WJHC

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Team Canada forward Alexis Lafreniere suffered a lower-body injury during the second period of Canada's game against Russia on Saturday at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 28, 2019 2:49 PM Read more >

Mikheyev recovering in hospital, expected to miss at least 3 months after laceration injury

NEWARK, United States — The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Saturday that Ilya Mikheyev had successful surgery to repair an artery and tendons in his wrist that were severed during the team’s game against the New Jersey Devils last night.

Dec 28, 2019 11:51 AM Read more >

Sabres forward Skinner out 3-4 weeks with upper body injury

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner will miss three to four weeks because of an upper body injury. The team did not provide any other details in announcing the update Saturday, a day after Skinner was injured in a 3-0 loss to Boston.

Dec 28, 2019 10:29 AM Read more >

Blue Jays officially sign Yamaguchi to two-year, $6.35-million contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi on a two-year contract worth $6.350 million, the team announced Saturday. The 32 year old pitched 170.0 innings with a 2.

Dec 28, 2019 9:53 AM Read more >

Raptors named The Canadian Press team of the year for historic championship run

TORONTO — Fans cheered on the Toronto Raptors from all corners of Canada, gathering around televisions in bars and living rooms and squeezing shoulder to shoulder in city squares for mass public viewings.

Dec 28, 2019 8:03 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Tyler Brennan makes 35 saves, Cougars hold on to beat Silvertips

EVERETT, Wash. — Tyler Brennan made 35 saves and the Prince George Cougars scored three first-period goals to beat the Everett Silvertips 4-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

Dec 27, 2019 11:33 PM Read more >

Mond leads A&M to 24-21 win over Oklahoma St. in Texas Bowl

HOUSTON — Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher talks to his team every day about the importance of grit.

Dec 27, 2019 11:25 PM Read more >