Sports

Henderson, Conners, Sharp, Hughes to tee off for Canada in Tokyo

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp have been named to Canada's Olympic golf team for a second time. Golf Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Canada's team for the Tokyo ...

Jun 29, 2021

Canadiens confident of quick recovery following Game 1 loss in Stanley Cup final

TAMPA, Fla. - For the sake of the Montreal Canadiens and their Stanley Cup aspirations, here's hoping that for once, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. Monday's 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lig...

Jun 29, 2021

England beats Germany 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

LONDON - LEngland is unburdened by the weight of agonizing history: Germany has finally been beaten in a tournament again. No need to endure more penalty heartache or disallowed goals this time. Just ...

Jun 29, 2021

Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to second round at Wimbledon

LONDON - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is heading to the second round at Wimbledon. The No. 10 seed, from Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a first-round...

Jun 29, 2021

Montreal Canadiens ask Quebec government to increase arena capacity to 50 per cent

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say they're asking the province for permission to allow 10,500 fans to attend upcoming playoff games in Montreal, up from 3,500. France Margaret Blanger, the team's e...

Jun 29, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays add reliever, outfielder in trade with Miami Marlins

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired help for their struggling bullpen and also added an outfield bat. Toronto landed right-hander Adam Cimber and outfielder Corey Dickerson in a trade with t...

Jun 29, 2021

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to 8-year extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of US$5.125 million. Nugent-Hopkins' previous deal for seven years and $42...

Jun 29, 2021

'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is challenging the U.S. president to a bet as the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup final - a gamble Joe Biden readi...

Jun 29, 2021

Bianca Andreescu headlines Canada's Olympic tennis team, Milos Raonic drops out

TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., was among the athletes named to Canada's Olympic tennis team on Tuesday morning. Ranked No. 7 in the world, Andreescu has struggled with injuries since...

Jun 29, 2021

Wayne Simmonds signs two-year contract extension with Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds has signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team says his contract has an average annual value of $900,000. Simmonds, 32, played...

Jun 29, 2021