National Sports

Lipscomb winger Tyrese Spicer goes first overall to Toronto FC in MLS draft

Toronto FC added some sizzle to its left side in Tyrese Spicer, taking the 23-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft.

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Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

TORONTO — The whispers started before Pascal Siakam's name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science.

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Patriots claim Canadian QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from Jacksonville

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have claimed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL team announced Tuesday. The Jaguars paced Rourke on waivers Saturday.

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'One of the best': PWHL Montreal counting on Desbiens to pull out the stops

MONTREAL — It's a win-win scenario for Montreal's Professional Women’s Hockey League team this season. With one of the world's best goaltenders swatting pucks away, the team can focus its energy on scoring.

Dec 19, 2023 4:11 PM Read more >

Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up

MALMÖ, Sweden — Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark's under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship.

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No. 17 UConn to play TMU in a game NCAA will recognize as a regular-season contest

HARTFORD, Conn. — Don't call it an exhibition. No. 17 UConn is headed to Canada for a game Wednesday against Toronto Metropolitan University, which is not an NCAA team but a member of the Canadian organization U Sports.

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NBA Notebook: Canada's Brooks enjoys big second half in comeback win over former team

Dillon Brooks made some statements in his first game back in Memphis last Friday. The Mississauga, Ont.

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Canadian forward Brooks fined after ejection for arguing with official

NEW YORK — The NBA has fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks US$35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing officiating. Brooks was given two technical fouls and ejected with 38.

Dec 19, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Seabrook continuing career transition with Canada at world juniors: 'I love hockey'

Brent Seabrook was trying to find something. A three-time Stanley Cup champion forced to prematurely end his playing career in 2021 due to a lingering hip injury, the former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman considered plenty of options.

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Former Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley to remain in charge of Norway's Stabaek FC

OSLO — Former Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley is staying on at Stabaek FC despite the Norwegian club's relegation.

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