Sports

Undrafted, unknown Daws trying to force way into Canada's world junior crease

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Nico Daws had never played internationally, never participated in a single Hockey Canada practice and was passed over by all 31 teams at last June's NHL draft. So&...

Dec 11, 2019

Source: Captain Michael Bradley signs deal to stay with Toronto FC

TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC. A source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced, confirmed that the 32-year-old midfield...

Dec 11, 2019

Teenage forward Jonathan David named Canadian Player of the Year after record run

TORONTO - Teenage forward Jonathan David, who has scored a Canadian-record 28 goals for club and country this year, has been named Canadian Player of the Year. The Canadian Soccer Association, which a...

Dec 11, 2019

Canadiens say Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lapointe diagnosed with oral cancer

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say that Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lapointe has been diagnosed with oral cancer. The NHL team issued a statement this morning at the request of Lapointe and ...

Dec 11, 2019

Nova Scotia premier likes CFL, but non-committal to provincial help for stadium

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier is remaining non-committal when it comes to provincial help for a business group trying to bring a potential CFL franchise to Halifax. Stephen McNeil says the...

Dec 11, 2019

Kawhi Leonard draws a crowd in his return to Toronto as a Los Angeles Clipper

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard drew a crowd in his return to Toronto on Wednesday. While downtown billboards heralded his return for the first time as a Los Angeles Clipper, the 28-year-old Leonard faced a m...

Dec 11, 2019

On and off the court, Kawhi Leonard had a memorable season in Toronto

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard's short but memorable time with the Raptors will be remembered Wednesday when he receives his championship ring before Toronto takes on his current team, the Los Angeles C...

Dec 11, 2019

Andreescu, Leonard top trending list in Google's annual Year in Search

TORONTO - Canadians got on board with their sports champions this year, and data collected by Google suggests the nation became curious to learn more about thos...

Dec 11, 2019

Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athlet...

Dec 11, 2019

Tavares scores twice, Andersen comes up big in third as Leafs beat Canucks

VANCOUVER - John Tavares scored two goals and added an assist at the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 Tuesday night. Auston Matthews and Zach Hyman, into an empty net, also score...

Dec 10, 2019