National Sports News

Olympic champion Canadian women to kick off 'Celebration Tour' in October

Canada's Olympic champion women's soccer team will kick off its "Celebration Tour" next month with matches against New Zealand in Ottawa and Montreal.

Sep 29, 2021 12:59 PM Read more >

Canadian featherweight Felicia Spencer booked on UFC Fight Night card in November

Canadian featherweight Felicia (FeeNom) Spencer will take on Leah (Nidas) Letson on the undercard of a UFC Fight Night show Nov. 13 in Las Vegas. Spencer (8-3-0) is coming off a split decision to Brazilian Norma (The Immortal) Dumont in May.

Sep 29, 2021 11:11 AM Read more >

Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead leads CFL top performers for September

TORONTO — B.C Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead, Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence and Lions quarterback Michael Reilly have been named the CFL's top performers for September. Whitehead recorded 15 receptions for 326 yards (21.

Sep 29, 2021 10:18 AM Read more >

Former Canadian women's sevens coach John Tait hired by B.C. Rugby

Former Canadian women's sevens coach Tait has been named B.C. Rugby's new technical director. B.C. Rugby said Tait will report directly to its CEO and play a "vital role in building upon B.C. Rugby’s long history of success on the field.

Sep 29, 2021 10:18 AM Read more >

Akim Aliu calls punishment of player who used racist taunt 'a complete embarrassment'

Akim Aliu is calling the Ukrainian Hockey League's punishment of a player who used a racist taunt during a game a "complete embarrassment.

Sep 29, 2021 9:49 AM Read more >

Final 4 teams to square off in Canadian Championship in late October, early November

TORONTO — The Canadian Championship semifinals have been set for late October and early November. Canada Soccer announced Wednesday that Forge FC will host CF Montreal on Oct.

Sep 29, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Cole faces Jays with wild card in sight

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ WILD, WILD EAST Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes what might be his final start of the regular season in a critical showdown against Toronto.

Sep 28, 2021 11:54 PM Read more >

Perlini scores twice as Oilers blank Kraken 6-0 in pre-season action

EDMONTON — Brendan Perlini is making a strong case for a return to the NHL. Perlini scored twice and Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers cruised to a 6-0 pre-season win over the expansion Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.

Sep 28, 2021 10:43 PM Read more >

Judge, Stanton, Urshela homer to lead Yanks to 7-2 victory over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Everything was set for the Toronto Blue Jays in their return to Rogers Centre for the opener of a season-ending homestand on Tuesday. A playoff-like atmosphere to set the tone for a critical three-game series.

Sep 28, 2021 9:57 PM Read more >

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Cole faces Jays in potential last start

A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday: ___ WILD, WILD EAST Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes what might be his final start of the regular season in a critical showdown against Toronto.

Sep 28, 2021 9:51 PM Read more >