National Sports

Canadian men expect to face 'fully loaded' Chile side at Americas Rugby Trophy

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones, facing limited preparation time and players being out-of-season, has included four sevens players in his backline for Friday's game against Chile in Brazil.

Oct 20, 2022 1:21 PM Read more >

Edmonton Elks have one last chance this season to end home losing streak

EDMONTON — The last time the Edmonton Elks won a home game was on Oct. 12, 2019, the final weekend of the CFL regular season. They beat the B.C. Lions 19-6. A CFL-record 16 home losses in a row have ensued.

Oct 20, 2022 1:13 PM Read more >

'We don't have good memories': B.C. Lions eager for long-awaited return to Edmonton

SURREY, B.C. — Jevon Cottoy wants to make some better memories at Commonwealth Stadium. Although he's in his third season with the B.C. Lions, the wide receiver has played in Edmonton just once during his CFL career.

Oct 20, 2022 12:52 PM Read more >

Canadian Premier League announces five finalists for player of the year

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League player of the year will be one of Forge FC's Alexander Achinioti-Jonsson, Pacific FC's Manny Aparicio, Atletico Ottawa's Ollie Bassett and Ballou Tabla and Valour FC's Sean Rea.

Oct 20, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Elite curlers adapt to new 'no tick' rule designed to inject more suspense into games

No tick is here to stay in curling. Canada has adopted the new rule the World Curling Federation tested at the women's and men's world championships earlier this year.

Oct 20, 2022 9:23 AM Read more >

Qatar's 12-year journey as World Cup host has 1 month to go

GENEVA (AP) — The first World Cup in the Middle East is one month away, nearing the conclusion of an often bumpy 12-year journey for Qatar that has transformed the nation.

Oct 20, 2022 9:16 AM Read more >

Integrity commissioner needs sporting body buy-in to investigate abuse complaints

OTTAWA — Two dozen complaints about abuse and mistreatment have been filed with Canada's new sport integrity commissioner, but she cannot investigate most of them because so few national sporting bodies have agreed to work with her office.

Oct 20, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

Scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022

Wednesday's Scoreboard MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (Best-of-seven series) National League | Championship Series San Diego 8 Philadelphia 5 (Series tied at 1-1) American League | Championship Series Houston 4 New York 2 (Houston leads series 1-0) --- NHL Fl

Oct 19, 2022 11:51 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Winnipeg Ice edge Vancouver Giants, Wheat Kings blank Rockets

LANGLEY, B.C. — A goal and an assist from Connor Geekie lifted the Winnipeg Ice to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Giants in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday.

Oct 19, 2022 11:47 PM Read more >

Pionk scores 2nd goal of game in OT, Jets beat Avalanche 4-3

DENVER (AP) — Neal Pionk scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets regrouped after squandering a two-goal lead to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Wednesday night.

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