National Sports News

Trainer Josie Carroll will have history on her side at Queen's Plate

TORONTO — Trainer Josie Carroll will have history on her side Saturday. Carroll will be chasing a third career victory in the $1-million Queen's Plate at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack.

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Canadian MLS teams head south for next phase of pandemic-rejigged schedule

The three Canadian teams are headed to the U.S. to play the next phase of the pandemic-rejigged MLS schedule. The league announced Friday that each MLS club will play three regular-season matches from Sept. 18-27. With U.S.

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Steeler Smith-Schuster impressed with Canadian rookie Chase Claypool

JuJu Smith-Schuster can see Canadian rookie receiver Chase Claypool having a big year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh selected the six-foot-four, 238-pound Claypool, a native of Abbotsford, B.C. in the second round, No.

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Rugby Canada expands young talent search both in Canada and abroad

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones is back on the field, finally coaching again — albeit with small groups and under COVID-19 restrictions.

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Staying with Vancouver Canucks a priority for free agent Tyler Toffoli

Tyler Toffoli wants to finish what he has started with the Vancouver Canucks. As an unrestricted free agent, the 28-year-old right-winger could test the market when the NHL's free agency period opens on Oct. 9.

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NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9

EDMONTON — The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency. The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers on the clock and Alexis Lafrenière the consensus top option for the No.

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Canadian Eugenie Bouchard books ticket in Istanbul semifinals

ISTANBUL — Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the semifinals of the Istanbul Tennis Championship after recording her third consecutive upset on Friday. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., broke world No.

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Toronto Raptors hope for Game 7 win against Boston Celtics tonight

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — For the first time since the most famous shot in team history, the Toronto Raptors will play a Game 7 tonight.

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Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games NHL Western Conference Final Dallas 3 Vegas 2 (OT) (Dallas leads series 2-1) --- NBA Western Conference Semifinal L.A. Lakers 110 Houston 100 (Lakers lead series 3-1) --- MLB American League Oakland 3 Houston 1 L.A.

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Wednesday's Games

Thursday's Games NHL Western Conference Final Dallas 3 Vegas 2 (OT) (Dallas leads series 2-1) --- NBA Western Conference Semifinal L.A. Lakers 110 Houston 100 (Lakers lead series 3-1) --- MLB American League Oakland 3 Houston 1 L.A.

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