National Sports

Head coach Keefe signs multi-year contract extension with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Head coach Sheldon Keefe quickly impressed new Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving by being accountable for Toronto's recent playoff failures.

Aug 30, 2023 2:02 PM Read more >

King's Plate winner Paramount Prince to run in Prince of Wales

TORONTO — Paramount Prince and jockey Patrick Husbands will take a run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. Trainer Mark Casse said Wednesday that Paramount Prince, with Husbands aboard, will race Sept.

Aug 30, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

Source: Canadian Rourke clears NFL waivers, to return to Jags on practice roster

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian Nathan Rourke will begin his NFL career on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice roster. According to a source, the Victoria native cleared NFL waivers Wednesday and will join the Jaguars' practice roster.

Aug 30, 2023 1:18 PM Read more >

Canada's Henderson, Conners to team up at Grant Thornton Invitational

Canada's top-ranked men's and women's golfers are teaming up. Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners will be partners at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

Aug 30, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Venus Williams suffers most lopsided U.S. Open loss in first round

NEW YORK (AP) — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match.

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Canada bumps off Mexico in NORCECA senior women's volleyball opener

QUEBEC — Canada opened the NORCECA senior women's volleyball continental championship on Tuesday night by bumping off Mexico in straight sets.

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Kieboom and Ruiz homer for Nationals, who hang on for 5-4 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Blue Jays in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday that delivered another blow to Toronto's wild-card chances.

Aug 29, 2023 10:29 PM Read more >

Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by NFL's Houston Texans

TORONTO — The wait continues for the Toronto Argonauts. Canadian receiver Jared Wayne was reportedly waived Tuesday by the Houston Texans as NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters ahead of the regular season.

Aug 29, 2023 8:35 PM Read more >

John Herdman eyes opportunity to develop, build Toronto FC back into a winner

TORONTO — One of John Herdman's biggest motivations is quite simple: the chance to develop a new group and help Toronto FC return to its former glory. Herdman was formally introduced as Toronto FC's new head coach at a news conference Tuesday.

Aug 29, 2023 7:32 PM Read more >

Bills' Von Miller to miss first 4 games on physically unable to perform list

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