National Sports

Prof. Janice Forsyth is glad that this year's Super Bowl is calling attention to the controversial names and traditions of some NFL teams. She also hopes it's just the start of a broader conversation about the power of sports.

BONN, Germany — Wheelchair basketball was removed from the 2024 Paralympics program on Friday, and could be cut from the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics as well.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have extended the contract of starting quarterback Trevor Harris, keeping him with the CFL team through the 2022 season. Harris originally signed with the Eskimos before last season, leaving the Ottawa Redblacks.

MARRAKECH, Morocco — Calgary's Stephen Ames shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the PGA Tour Champions' Morocco Champions.

A look at the Toronto Wolfpack, as the transatlantic rugby league team opens play in the top-tier Super League: SEASON OPENER: Sunday vs. Castleford Tigers at Leeds, England. HOME OPENER: April 18 against Hull FC at Lamport Stadium.

CHICAGO — A record four Canadians have been named to the World team for the Rising Stars game at the NBA's all-star weekend in Chicago.

The Toronto Wolfpack step up in class Sunday when they make their Betfred Super League debut against Castleford Tigers with star signing Sonny Bill Williams expected to see action.

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Martins Dukurs of Latvia won the World Cup men’s skeleton race on Friday, moving him closer to a record ninth overall series championship.

POCHEFSTROOM, South Africa — Nicolas Manohar scored 101 runs to help Canada defeat Japan by 182 runs Thursday for its first win at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Tasked with coaching the Canadian women's hockey team back to supremacy, Troy Ryan sought guidance from experts in a different sport. Ryan was promoted from associate to head coach of the women's team in early January when Perry Pearn was dismissed.