Sports

Junior Johnson, "The Last American Hero," dies at 88

Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson, a moonshine runner turned NASCAR driver described as "The Last American Hero" by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. He was 88. NASCAR announced...

Dec 20, 2019

Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin back on track after Olympic disappointment

CALGARY - Ivanie Blondin is in a good place. She wants to stay there. With the help of some four-legged friends, the devastation the speedskater felt after 2018 Winter Olympics is shrinking ...

Dec 20, 2019

Dale Hunter set to lead Canada at world juniors: 'He wants it bad'

Dale Hunter holds his cards close to the vest whenever he's forced into the spotlight. A veteran of nearly 1,600 games in the NHL as a player, the 59-year-old has dominated the Ontario ...

Dec 20, 2019

Navy, Army probes find no racism intent in hand gestures

WASHINGTON - Hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game were not racist signals, military investigations have concluded. A Nav...

Dec 20, 2019

You Down With O-T-T? Direct-to-consumer options at sports media forefront

TORONTO - Sports fans have never had as much choice when it comes to watching live events as they do right now. The remote control - and the wallet - are getting workouts because of it. Long...

Dec 20, 2019

Blue Jays sign right-handed pitcher Roark to 2-year, $24-million deal

TORONTO - Tanner Roark wasn't dissuaded by the small ballparks and big hitters of the American League East when he signed with the Blue Jays in free agency. The veteran right-hander sho...

Dec 20, 2019

Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming up for Honda Sport Award

Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming is one of four finalists for the 2020 Honda Sport Award for Soccer. The Honda Sport Award has been presented annually by the Collegiate Women Sports Aw...

Dec 20, 2019

Montreal Impact sign Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to three-year contract

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact signed Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to a three-year contract on Wednesday. The deal includes an option for the 2023 season. "We are very happy, as he is, to have fo...

Dec 20, 2019

Habs forward Max Domi hopes to inspire fellow Type 1 diabetics with new book

Max Domi vividly remembers the moment that changed his life. And no, it wasn't when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. It was a brief encounter where NHL legend Bobby...

Dec 20, 2019

FIFA gets 9 commercial rights offers for new Club World Cup

DOHA, Qatar - FIFA has received nine offers from companies seeking the commercial and broadcasting rights to the expanded 24-team Club World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Friday the intere...

Dec 20, 2019