National Sports

Ismael Kone, Jade Rose named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year

Ismael Kone and Jade Rose have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year. Canadian national team coaches also chose Samuel Charron as Para Soccer Player of the Year and Safwane Mlah as Futsal Player of the Year.

Dec 13, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Dec 13, 2023 1:39 PM Read more >

Former Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour calls time on 14-year MLS career

Former Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour, part of TFC's treble-winning championship team in 2017, has announced his retirement after 14 years in Major League Soccer.

Dec 13, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

Shohei Ohtani to be introduced at Dodger Stadium on Thursday after record $700 million deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers called a Thursday news conference to introduce Shohei Ohtani, who has not answered questions from reporters in more than four months.

Dec 13, 2023 1:16 PM Read more >

Stanford receiver Ayomanor captures 2023 Jon Cornish Trophy

VANCOUVER — Stanford Cardinal receiver Elic Ayomanor is the 2023 Jon Cornish Trophy winner. The six-foot-two, 210-pound sophomore from Medicine Hat, Alta., captured the honour Wednesday.

Dec 13, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor placed on injured reserve with knee injury

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have placed leading scorer Kyle Connor on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Jets announced the move on social media Wednesday and did not provide a timetable for the forward's return to action.

Dec 13, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >

Here today, gone tomorrow: How NHL relationships change after a firing

Connor McDavid has played for five coaches in his nine NHL seasons. He's watched four walk out the door. "It's very hard," the Edmonton Oilers captain said of a bench boss getting fired.

Dec 13, 2023 12:06 PM Read more >

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Dec 13, 2023 11:24 AM Read more >

Alouettes extend Grey Cup hero Tyson Philpot through 2025 CFL season

MONTREAL — Canadian wide receiver Tyson Philpot, who caught the winning touchdown pass in this year's Grey Cup, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Montreal Alouettes.

Dec 13, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Bedard scores but McDavid has 2 assists as Oilers top Blackhawks 4-1 for 8th straight victory

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two assists and the streaking Edmonton Oilers overcame an early goal by rookie Connor Bedard to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Tuesday night in the first NHL matchup between the young stars.

Dec 13, 2023 1:15 AM Read more >