Skip to content

National Sports

Challenge Cup to resume next month but questions remains over the field

Challenge Cup to resume next month but questions remains over the field

Rugby league's Coral Challenge Cup will resume next month with sixth-round matches including the Toronto Wolfpack.
CFL's Edmonton Eskimos won't confirm reports they are changing name

CFL's Edmonton Eskimos won't confirm reports they are changing name

EDMONTON — The CFL's Edmonton Eskimos are refusing to confirm two published reports that the team will change its name.
Columbus Crew hire a second former member of Toronto FC's front office

Columbus Crew hire a second former member of Toronto FC's front office

TORONTO — One day after naming former Toronto FC executive Jaime McMillan a vice-president, Columbus Crew SC announced the hiring of former TFC assistant GM Corey Wray on Friday.
Maple Leafs rookie Nick Robertson doing his best to handle the camp hype

Maple Leafs rookie Nick Robertson doing his best to handle the camp hype

TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe sat down for a meeting with Nick Robertson earlier this week. The message was simple: I know what you're going through.
Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon gets his chance on UFC's Fight Island

Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon gets his chance on UFC's Fight Island

After a string of cancelled fights and the pandemic, Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon figured his MMA career had hit a dead end.
A-Rod, bidding for Mets, wants players to accept cap system

A-Rod, bidding for Mets, wants players to accept cap system

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players to accept the kind of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary cap and sparked quick opposition from the union.

Mane takes "calculated gamble", will remain in upcoming NBA Draft

Montrealer and Vanier College guard Karim Mane announced his intentions to remain in the 2020 NBA Draft Thursday night.
Akinola, Pozuelo turn up the offence as Toronto FC defeats the Montreal Impact

Akinola, Pozuelo turn up the offence as Toronto FC defeats the Montreal Impact

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Toronto FC is looking dangerous at the MLS is Back Tournament, even with its US$6-million striker watching from the stands.
Raptors Uprising GC sets scoring record in 13th straight NBA 2K League win

Raptors Uprising GC sets scoring record in 13th straight NBA 2K League win

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC set the NBA 2K League single-game scoring record for the second time this season, sweeping Pacers Gaming on Thursday to extend its esports win streak to 13 games.
Heavy rains damage Edmonton's Rogers Place, hub city plans to continue

Heavy rains damage Edmonton's Rogers Place, hub city plans to continue

EDMONTON — The group that owns the Edmonton Oilers says damage to its arena from heavy rainfall won't affect plans to use Rogers Place as an NHL hub when the season re-opens.