National Sports

Kane nets hat trick and helps England seal Euro 2020 spot

LONDON — Harry Kane scored a first-half hat trick as England secured qualification for the 2020 European Championship with a 7-0 victory over Montenegro on Thursday in the team’s 1,000th game.

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Flames defenceman Brodie released from hospital, recovering at home

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames say defenceman TJ Brodie has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home after collapsing during a team practice early Thursday.

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England, Czech Republic, France and Turkey reach Euro 2020

England qualified in style for the 2020 European Championship, while the Czech Republic, France and Turkey also booked their places Thursday at next year’s tournament.

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Roughriders coach Dickenson confident Fajardo will face Bombers in CFL West final

REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson said he's confident Cody Fajardo will be ready to go for Sunday's CFL West final after seeing his star quarterback in a full practice.

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Flames prospect Dustin Wolf has Silvertips amongst CHL's best

It's never easy replacing a franchise goaltender, especially one that put up some of the best major junior numbers on record.

Nov 14, 2019 2:59 PM Read more >

Canada rugby captain Tyler Ardron to play for famed Barbarians all-stars

TORONTO — Canada rugby captain Tyler Ardron will start for the famed Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday. The Barbarians, an invitational all-star side known for its free-flowing style of rugby, date back to 1890.

Nov 14, 2019 2:28 PM Read more >

Longtime French striker Thierry Henry named head coach of Montreal Impact

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact named French soccer legend Thierry Henry as head coach of the Major League Soccer team on Thursday, signing the former striker to a two-year contract with an option for the 2022 season.

Nov 14, 2019 1:36 PM Read more >

Henry one of many sports stars to try coaching after retirement

Coaching is a natural career path for some athletes upon retirement. The long-standing theory is the best athletes do not make great coaches, but that has not always been the case.

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Sonny Bill Williams welcomes the pressure of his high-profile move to Toronto

LONDON — Sonny Bill Williams says he welcomes the pressure that comes with the worldwide attention surrounding his signing with the Toronto Wolfpack.

Nov 14, 2019 12:54 PM Read more >

Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been the city's feel-good story for 2019

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a feel-good story for a city that has dealt with its share of bad news this year.

Nov 14, 2019 8:22 AM Read more >