National Sports

Coroner to investigate death of 24-year-old Montreal half-marathon runner

MONTREAL — A coroner will investigate the death of a runner during Montreal's marathon on Sunday amid questions about whether it took too long to get him help.

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Toronto Arrows unveil schedule for expanded Major League Rugby 2020 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows will open their 2020 Major League Rugby season Feb. 9 in Texas against the Austin Herd.

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Maple Leafs among Canadian teams looking to take next step

Auston Matthews watched the NBA champion Raptors parade through the streets of Toronto and couldn't help but wonder.

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Captaincy Question: What's the value having a player wearing the 'C' in the NHL?

Patrick Kane answered one way and then caught himself.

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Lightning sign Brayden Point to $20.25M, 3-year deal

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed restricted free agent forward Brayden Point to a $20.25 million, three-year contract on Monday. Point will count $6.75 million against the salary cap through the 2022-23 season.

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Ducks hope to rebuild on fly, return to playoff contention

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After the Anaheim Ducks' six-year playoff run ended with a resounding thud last spring, they added almost no significant outside talent to their roster.

Sep 23, 2019 10:51 AM Read more >

Canada, U.S., to open women's hockey rivalry series in Hartford in December

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Canada and the United States kick off their Rivalry Series in women's hockey Dec. 14 in Hartford, Conn. The game is the first in a series between the arch-rivals with more dates yet to be announced.

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Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame unveils class of 2019

TORONTO — Four athletes, two teams, a coach and a pair of builders will be inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame this year. The class of 2019 includes two-time Olympic medal-winning diver Alex Despatie of Laval, Que.

Sep 23, 2019 9:42 AM Read more >

Capitals Cup window remains open, though unknowns lie ahead

ARLINGTON, Va. — When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, they did so after their championship window was supposed to be closed.

Sep 23, 2019 9:19 AM Read more >

Maturing Hurricanes eye second-straight playoff berth

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes ended a nine-year post-season drought last season. This year, their goal: to end an even longer one.

Sep 23, 2019 8:32 AM Read more >