National Sports

Canadian rugby international Cindy Nelles has been named to the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the New Zealand women later this month. Nelles is currently working in New Zealand and playing rugby for Canterbury.

The Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to strike on the free-agent front this off-season. Productive interactions at this week's general manager meetings could set them up for some potential trades too.

The Audi MLS Cup playoffs are set. Major League Soccer confirmed its playoff schedule on Monday, starting with two play-in matches to set up Round 1 that opens Nov. 21. The No. 9 seed Montreal Impact play the No.

Mikael Kingsbury is prepared for a moguls season that's subject to change. The reigning Olympic and world champion's goal in 2020-21 is continued international domination, if a season can go ahead amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Living within the strict boundaries of the WNBA bubble in Florida took a toll on Natalie Achonwa's mental and emotional well-being.

There's plenty of Canadian content on Major League Soccer's final Team of the Week for the regular season.

CALGARY — Canadian international forward Marcus Haber is leaving Cavalry FC after one season. The 31-year-old Vancouver native signed with the Canadian Premier League team on July 31 ahead of the Island Games.

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly has filed a grievance against the CFL team reportedly over the non-payment of guaranteed money. A CFL source confirmed Monday the grievance had been filed.

Cole Perfetti says physically holding his first contract with the Winnipeg Jets was surreal. The Jets chose the 18-year-old centre from Whitby, Ont., 10th overall at the NHL draft last month and officially inked him to a deal Monday.

TORONTO — One week after Super League rejected the Toronto Wolfpack's bid for reinstatement, Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott remains angry, bitter and incredulous. "I won't pull any punches," said the 50-year-old former Royal Marine.