National Sports

Whitecaps sign goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to multi-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau sees himself as part of a bright future for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 25-year-old from Candiac, Que.

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Toronto FC options in midfield grow with acquisition of France's Nicolas Benezet

TORONTO — With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield.

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Svitolina ready for Rogers Cup with renewed confidence from Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina has a renewed sense of confidence heading into this year's Rogers Cup in Toronto. And for the first time this season, the Ukrainian tennis star is feeling well rested too. Svitolina, the world No.

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Blue Jays trade reliever Phelps to Cubs for minor league pitcher Hatch

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays continue to move pieces of their roster to rebuild for the future, trading reliever David Phelps and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for minor-league pitcher Thomas Hatch.

Jul 30, 2019 1:42 PM Read more >

Gimme five: Canadians to watch Wednesday at the Pan American Games

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Wednesday at the Pan American Games: CANADIAN WOMEN'S SQUASH TEAM Canada faces Colombia in the semifinals.

Jul 30, 2019 1:35 PM Read more >

LeBron James enters Canadian media market, joins forces with Drake

TORONTO — Drake and LeBron James are joining forces to reshape the sports media landscape in Canada.

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Lafreniere trying to block out NHL draft talk as Canada begins world junior prep

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Alexis Lafreniere has allowed his mind to wander, if ever so slightly, beyond what's right in front of him. And it's hard to blame the always-smiling 17-year-old phenom.

Jul 30, 2019 11:56 AM Read more >

Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement

CHICAGO — Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks as a player development adviser.

Jul 30, 2019 11:12 AM Read more >

Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards

MONTREAL — Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal.

Jul 30, 2019 11:12 AM Read more >

CHL tabs NBA Canada executive as first full-time president

TORONTO — Longtime NBA Canada executive Dan MacKenzie has been named the first full-time president of the Canadian Hockey League. Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch had been also serving as CHL president since 1996.

Jul 30, 2019 10:46 AM Read more >