Sports

Steinauer named Ticats president of football ops, will retain head coach duties

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named Orlondo Steniauer as the team's president of football operations. Steniauer will retain his role as Ticats head coach while heading up the team's football...

Dec 24, 2021

IIHF cancels U18 women's championship for second straight year due to COVID concerns

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday that tournaments scheduled to begin in January have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, including the under-18 women's world championship....

Dec 24, 2021

Canadians down Russia 6-4 in front of sparse crowd in world pre-tournament game

EDMONTON - It didn't have the atmosphere of Canada-Russia classics of days past. And it certainly wasn't as competitive as we'd expect when Canada and Russia face each other on the ice. Canada scored ...

Dec 23, 2021

Some of the storylines the NHL missing two Olympics has cost hockey

Connor McDavid playing alongside Sidney Crosby. Auston Matthews leading a young group of talented Americans. Alex Ovechkin and Russia's mercurial roster trying to finally get over the hump. Canada's q...

Dec 23, 2021

Sale of Fletcher's Fields comes with historic boost to Canadian Rugby Foundation

TORONTO - Canadian rugby has received a historic boost in the form of an $11.65-million donation. The money, which is going to the non-profit Canadian Rugby Foundation, comes from the $21.5-million sa...

Dec 23, 2021

Depleted Raptors sign three players to 10-day contracts via COVID hardship exception

TORONTO - The depleted Toronto Raptors have signed forwards Juwan Morgan and D.J. Wilson and guard Tremont Waters to 10-day contracts. The players join the Raptors from the NBA G League via the COVID ...

Dec 23, 2021

Canadian men earn "Most Improved Side" honours in end-of-year FIFA rankings

After jumping 32 places to No. 40 in the FIFA rankings over the course of 2021, Canada has earned the title of this year's "Most Improved Side." The Canadian men were rewarded for gaining 130.32 point...

Dec 23, 2021

Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenceman Morgan Rielly and a staff member have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The Maple Leafs now have a total of 12 players - includi...

Dec 23, 2021

Gilgeous-Alexander's triple-double leads Thunder past Denver

OKLAHOMA CITY - Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his second career triple-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 108-94 on Wednesd...

Dec 22, 2021

Canadian forward Jonathan David's late goal rescues Lille in Bordeaux

BORDEAUX, France - Canadian striker Jonathan David scored the winning goal Wednesday as defending champion Lille rallied twice at Bordeaux to win 3-2 in French Ligue 1 play. Tiago Djalo started the pl...

Dec 22, 2021