Sports

Toronto FC teenage forward Jayden Nelson continues to turn heads with Canada

It's been a dizzying ride of late for Jayden Nelson. Last year, the young forward from Brampton, Ont., made his pro debut with Toronto FC 2, turned 17, represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup an...

Jan 17, 2020

Lucas Hammond returns from injury as Canada sevens squad heads Down Under

Recovered from a foot injury, Lucas Hammond returns to action as the Canadian men travel to New Zealand and Australia for the third and fourth stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will...

Jan 17, 2020

Golden Knights fire head coach Gallant after tumble from top of Pacific standings

OTTAWA - Gerard Gallant began the year with his Vegas Golden Knights in first place in the Pacific Division and news he would be coaching in the upcoming NHL all-star game. Two weeks later, ...

Jan 17, 2020

First female NFL coach sees video-game appearance as another sign of progress

TORONTO - A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines, then knocks one on the helmet before sending them back on the field. Welter recently became the first fema...

Jan 17, 2020

Sonny Bill a question-mark ahead of Toronto Wolfpack pre-season game Sunday

Star signing Sonny Bill Williams may not see action Sunday when the Toronto Wolfpack visit Castleford Tigers for their one official pre-season game in advance of Super League play. "Everybody's asking...

Jan 17, 2020

Australian Open qualifiers battling extreme conditions because of wildfires

ADELAIDE, Australia - Tennis players competing in the Australian Open qualifying tournament finally got some relief Wednesday from the tiny, noxious smoke particles that made many feel like their...

Jan 17, 2020

Drury leads host Canadian ski cross team into chilly World Cup at Nakiska

NAKISKA, Alta. - It's too cold for penguins, but not for ski cross racer Kevin Drury. A cold front enveloping Alberta this week cancelled penguin walks at the Calgary Zoo, where to...

Jan 17, 2020

Votto, Morneau backing Canada's Walker ahead of Hall of Fame vote reveal

Joey Votto admittedly didn't pay much attention to fellow Canadian Larry Walker during his 17-year playing career. It wasn't until after the 1997 National League MVP reti...

Jan 17, 2020

Canada's Dabrowski falls short in Adelaide International doubles final

ADELAIDE, Australia - Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski fell to a familiar foe in her quest for a 10th career WTA doubles title. The 27 year old from Ottawa, alongside Croatia's Darija Jurak, ...

Jan 17, 2020

Virtanen’s second-period goal helps lift the Canucks past the Coyotes 3-1

VANCOUER, B.C. - Jake Virtanen scored midway through the second period to reach a career-high 26 points in a season as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 Thursday night. Bo Ho...

Jan 16, 2020