National Sports

Masse swims to Canadian record, world-leading time at Canadian trials

TORONTO — With a victory and a spot on the world championship team already safely tucked in her figurative back pocket, Kylie Masse had nothing to lose. The 23-year-old from LaSalle, Ont.

Apr 5, 2019 6:24 PM Read more >

Canadian allocated players announced for National Women's Soccer League

Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe and midfielder Sophie Schmidt have joined Canada's list of allocated players in the National Women's Soccer League. In all, 31 players — 22 Americans and nine Canadians — have been allocated to the league in 2019.

Apr 5, 2019 6:12 PM Read more >

OneSoccer 24/7 announced as new Canadian soccer streaming channel

TORONTO — MediaPro, the Spanish media company that has partnered with Canada Soccer and the Canadian Premier League, has announced a new streaming channel called OneSoccer 24/7.

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Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career

BRISTOL, Tenn. — In the shadows of the Darrell Waltrip Grandstands, ol' DW officially launched the second victory lap of his second NASCAR career.

Apr 5, 2019 4:45 PM Read more >

After eight games on the road, the Arrows bring pro rugby union to Toronto

TORONTO — After eight straight games on the road, the Toronto Arrows are finally coming home. The Arrows host New Orleans' NOLA Gold, the top team in Major League Rugby, on Sunday as pro rugby union debuts in Toronto.

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Pele remains hospitalized in Paris with urinary infection

PARIS — Pele remains in a Paris hospital two days after he was admitted with a urinary infection, his spokesman said.

Apr 5, 2019 4:29 PM Read more >

Former sports radio co-host Carton gets 3 1/2 years in prison

NEW YORK — Sports radio personality Craig Carton was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Friday by a longtime fan and listener — the judge — for a ticket reselling scam that ended his decade-long broadcast partnership with ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Es

Apr 5, 2019 4:09 PM Read more >

Toronto Maple Leafs recall Hutchinson, give Sparks a break to find his game

TORONTO — Michael Hutchinson was surprised as anyone when he got the news.

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Canada captain Christine Sinclair scores goal No. 180 in 1-0 win over England

MANCHESTER, England — Cometh the hour, cometh the woman. Christine Sinclair stepped up when it counted Friday, scoring career goal No. 180 to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over England in a women's soccer friendly.

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With underage phenom Wright set to join OHL, NHLers reflect on similar journey

John Tavares and Aaron Ekblad know exactly what Shane Wright is feeling.

Apr 5, 2019 2:28 PM Read more >