Sports

Olivia Smith, Jayden Nelson named Canada Soccer's Youth Players of the Year

TORONTO - Teenagers Olivia Smith and Jayden Nelson have been named Canada Soccer's Youth International Players of the Year. The awards celebrate Canada's top youth footballers in recognition of their ...

Dec 10, 2019

Toronto Raptors fans more grateful than hateful of Kawhi Leonard

TORONTO - Two nights after Paul George's hostile treatment in Indiana, it should be nothing but love for his teammate Kawhi Leonard in Toronto Leonard will be presented with his NBA champion...

Dec 10, 2019

Dallas Stars fire head coach Jim Montgomery, citing "unprofessional conduct"

DALLAS - The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Jim Montgomery, citing "unprofessional conduct." Rick Bowness, who has served as an assistant coach since June 2018, was named interim head coach. ...

Dec 10, 2019

NHL Commissioner: We will not tolerate abusive behaviour

MONTEREY, Calif. - Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday the NHL will work swiftly to make changes to better deal with personnel conduct issues in the wake of incidents that surfaced in recent weeks. ...

Dec 10, 2019

Fate of Halifax CFL stadium bid to be decided by regional council

HALIFAX - The fate of a private group's bid to bring CFL football to Halifax could be decided today by regional council. Council will consider a staff report on a proposal by Schooner Sports and Enter...

Dec 10, 2019

Monahan's goal in OT gives Flames 5-4 win over Avalanche

DENVER - Sean Monahan scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Calgary Flames over the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Monday night. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan also scored and David R...

Dec 09, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays promote Jose Ministral to head athletic trainer

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have promoted Jose Ministral to head athletic trainer. Ministral joined the Blue Jays in 2013 as an assistant athletic training co-ordinator, and was the club's&nb...

Dec 09, 2019

Tennis star Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year

TORONTO - Tennis star Bianca Andreescu has won the 2019 Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year. Andreescu is the first tennis player to win the award. The native of ...

Dec 09, 2019

After seven years, LaPolice ready for another run as CFL head coach with Redblacks

OTTAWA - It's been nearly seven years since Paul LaPolice was a head coach in the CFL. After soaking up four more years of experience on the sidelines, LaPolice says he's ready for another opportunity...

Dec 09, 2019

Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34

BOSTON - Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday....

Dec 09, 2019