Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo climbs 31 spots to 87th in ATP rankings
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo moved into the top 100 of the ATP Tour rankings for the first time Monday, rising 31 spots to No. 87 after reaching the final of the Almaty Open. Diallo upset four top-100 players — including 21st-ranked Alejandro Tabilo of Chile and 30th-ranked Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina — to reach his first […]
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Women’s soccer players slam FIFA’s partnership with Saudi Aramco over human rights, environmental concerns
More than a hundred international women’s soccer players are calling on FIFA to reconsider its sponsorship by Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco, which is majority state-owned, in an open letter to FIFA’s president. Calling it a “middle finger to women’s soccer,” the 106 players who signed the letter say Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations, […]
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Canada’s Gabriel Diallo loses Almaty Open final in 3 sets
Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo lost to Russian-Armenian player Karen Khachanov in three sets at the Almaty Open men’s final on Sunday in Kazakhstan. Khachanov won his seventh ATP Tour title 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. The 28-year-old Khachanov has won both of his matches with the 23-year-old Diallo. Khachanov also beat Diallo 6-4, 6-4 in the Round of […]
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Higuchi wins women’s gold, Miura and Kihara capture pairs in big night for Japan at Skate America
Wakaba Higuchi won her first Grand Prix event after more than eight years of trying Saturday night, putting together an error-free program at Skate America to edge Japanese teammate Rinka Watanabe and American star Isabeau Levito. Higuchi finished with 196.93 points at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, while Watanabe took the […]
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Ivanie Blondin, Graeme Fish win more titles at Canadian speed skating championships
Ivanie Blondin and Graeme Fish captured more hardware at the Canadian long-track speedskating championships on Friday in Qiebec City. Blondin, who won the 3,000-metre crown on Thursday, claimed her second national title of the season with a win in the women’s 1,000. The 34-year-old from Ottawa won in a time of 1:15.562, ahead of Maddison […]
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U.S. skaters Levito, Tennell lead after short program at season-opening Skate America
Isabeau Levito channelled her inner Holly Golightly in a stylish performance set to music from the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Friday night to lead after the short program at Skate America, the opening event of figure skating’s Grand Prix season. The reigning world silver medallist, wearing a black dress that invoked the character played […]
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With no playoffs this CFL season, Ticats and Stampeders look to end with a win
There’ll be no playoff games this year for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but head coach Scott Milanovich feels the club can get a head start on changing that narrative in 2025. Hamilton hosts Calgary on Friday night in a battle between two non-playoff teams. The Ticats will finish fourth in the East Division while the Stampeders […]
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Fry hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th as Guardians rally to stunning win over Yankees
Rookie pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel hit a tying homer with two outs in the ninth inning and David Fry connected for a two-run shot in the 10th, rallying Cleveland past the New York Yankees 7-5 on Thursday and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Cleveland led 3-1 in the eighth before Aaron […]
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Soccer legend Christine Sinclair leads B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Former Canada soccer captain Christine Sinclair is headed to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., who added to her distinguished resume with a goal in the Portland Thorns’ 6-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite in CONCACAF W Champions Cup play Tuesday at B.C. Place Stadium, is joined by […]
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Christine Sinclair scores in her hometown finale
Christine Sinclair of Burnaby, B.C., scored in her final game at B.C. Place, as her Portland Thorns blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite FC 6-0 in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.
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Canada’s men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch looks forward to 1st game on Canadian soil
After 10 games staged in Europe and the U.S., Canada coach Jesse Marsch is getting his first real taste of what lies ahead 20 months from now when the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Marsch and the 38th-ranked Canadian men host No. 37 Panama in an international friendly Tuesday at Toronto’s BMO Field, which will […]
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Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers’ record scoreless streak, head to NY with NLCS tied
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ record-tying post-season scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the National League Championship Series at a game apiece. Lindor added to his storybook season with a leadoff homer in the first inning against Ryan Brasier. Viento delivered […]
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Canadian Cloé Lacasse scores 1st hat trick in Royals’ franchise history in win vs. Reign
Cloé Lacasse of Sudbury Ont., scored three first-half goals for the first hat trick in franchise history to help provide the Royals with a three-game winning streak at the expense of the visiting Seattle Reign, 3-0. The 31-year-old Lacasse scored in the third and 20th minutes before her final tally in first-half extra time. The first […]
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Canada’s women’s rugby team edged by England for WXV 1 title in Vancouver
Canada’s women’s rugby team appeared poised to do the impossible Saturday — beat England. Midway through the second half of their WXV 1 matchup, Canada’s Alex Tessier slipped through England’s line, darted up the field and slid in to touch. She then sent a kick soaring through the uprights to put Canada up 12-7. The […]
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Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers to reach AL Championship Series
For the third time in less than a month, the Cleveland Guardians made a semicircle in the middle of their clubhouse and emptied champagne and beer bottles on each other as “Rocky Top” blasted through the speakers. The choice of music is unique. So is this team. The Guardians are an October surprise. Lane Thomas […]
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Christine Sinclair scores to help Thorns hand Pride 1st loss of season, stay in playoff race
Morgan Weaver and Christine Sinclair scored to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 win over visiting Orlando on Friday night and hand the Pride their first loss of the season. The Pride (17-1-6) had not lost in 23 matches this season and had a 24-game unbeaten streak dating to last season. The victory snapped Portland’s […]
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What to watch in sports this long weekend
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Baseball playoffs The biggest game so far in the post-season takes place tonight at 8 p.m. ET when the Los Angeles Dodgers host rival San Diego for the deciding Game […]
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Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis
Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest champions and the unquestioned clay court specialist of all time, announced Thursday he will retire from the sport at season’s end. In an Instagram post, Nadal said he will bow out after representing Spain, the host of next month’s Davis Cup finals. “It is a tough decision, one that […]
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Tigers blank Guardians with clutch hitting, strong pitching to take 2-1 lead in ALDS
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday and a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series. The Tigers, baseball’s hottest team the past two months, will have their first chance to advance in the […]
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‘It means the world’: Canadian swimming star McIntosh honoured to be included in TIME100 Next list
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh’s resume has yet another eye-popping accomplishment: being named to the TIME100 Next list. The annual list released last week, now in its fifth iteration, is a who’s who of artists, activists and athletes. It celebrates and highlights emerging leaders across a number of fields who are “shaping the future and […]
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Kevin Koe recruits skip Aaron Sluchinski to join men’s curling team
Kevin Koe has added Aaron Sluchinski to his men’s curling team. Four-time Canadian and two-time world champion Koe of Calgary has played a three-man team since firing second Jacques Gauthier in September. Sluchinski skipped a team that upset Koe in the Alberta provincial men’s final in February and also beat Koe to open the national […]
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Leylah Fernandez posts 3-set win over Diana Shnaider in 1st round at Wuhan Open
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez rallied to beat 12th-seeded Diana Shnaider 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-3 on Monday at the Wuhan Open in China. Fernandez, from Laval, Que., won 79 per cent of points on first serve while her Russian opponent was held to just 60 per cent. The Canadian also had a 7-2 edge in aces in […]
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Phillies’ Castellanos plays the hero with game-winning single in 9th to beat Mets
Nick Castellanos ripped a winning two-out single off Tylor Megill that scored Bryce Harper and sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a dizzying 7-6 win over the New York Mets on Sunday and evened the NL Division Series at one game apiece. Castellanos tossed his helmet and was mobbed by teammates on the infield as a […]
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Mouat defeats Gushue in men’s Tour Challenge final in Charlottetown
Scotland’s Bruce Mouat defeated Canada’s Brad Gushue 10-3 in the men’s final of the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament on Sunday in Charlottetown. Mouat scored five points in the seventh end to make put the game out of reach, with Gushue’s rink conceding before the eighth and final end at the season-opening Grand Slam of […]
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Canada’s women’s rugby team beats Ireland to improve to 2-0 at WXV 1 tournament in B.C.
The Canadian women’s rugby team started quickly and then dug in defensively to beat Ireland 21-8 at the WXV 1 tournament on Saturday at Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C. The Canadians, who rolled past France 46-24 in their tournament opener on Sept. 29, improved to 2-0. They’ll next face England on Saturday, Oct. 12, at B.C. […]
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Why Canadians should cheer for Cleveland in the baseball playoffs
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The first round of the Major League Baseball post-season ended in dramatic fashion last night as Mets star Pete Alonso smashed a three-run homer off Brewers closer Devin Williams to […]
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Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Shanghai Masters in Round 2
Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are out of the Shanghai Masters after two rounds. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., lost 6-3, 7-5 to Ben Shelton, who made the quarterfinals in Shanghailast year. Shelton struck 11 aces and never faced a break point in the 77-minute match. Shapovalov mustered only 11 winners and finished with five […]
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Alonso thumps clutch 3-run homer in 9th to send Mets past Brewers into NL Division Series
Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series. With their latest thrilling comeback in the decisive Game 3 against Milwaukee, the Mets advanced in the playoffs for the […]
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Ibanez’s 3-run double propels Tigers to sweep of Astros in AL Wild Card Series
Andy Ibanez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday. Parker Meadows homered as Detroit ended Houston’s run of seven consecutive appearances in the AL Championship Series. It was a sweet […]
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Ross Atkins to remain Blue Jays GM after team’s worst season since 2019
Team president Mark Shapiro says Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will continue in his current role. Shapiro told reporters Wednesday it was an “incredibly disappointing season,” but notes Atkins guided the team to the playoffs in three of the last five years. Toronto finished last in the American League East this past season […]
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World swimming body promises additional pre-Olympic anti-doping tests of Chinese team
Chinese swimmers going to the Paris Olympics are undergoing increased drug testing of at least eight times this year before the Games, World Aquatics said on Monday. The Chinese swim team in Paris is set to have 11 athletes who tested positive for a banned heart medication in 2021, six months before the Tokyo Olympics. […]
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Blue Jays select pitcher Trey Yesavage with 1st pick in MLB amateur draft
Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft. The 6-foot-4 Yesavage, who plays with the East Carolina University Pirates and was named the American Athletic Conference’s pitcher of the year, was grabbed 20th overall by the Jays. Yesavage’s fastball […]
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon men’s title in straight sets over Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the Wimbledon men’s final Sunday to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. It was a rematch of last year’s championship match on the grass of the All England Club in London, which Alcaraz won in five sets. This one — played in […]
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Uruguay denies Canada 3rd place with thrilling rally at Copa America on penalty kicks
Luis Suarez tied the score two minutes into second-half stoppage time, and Uruguay beat Canada 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw on Saturday night to finish third in the Copa America international tournament. Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet saved Ismael Kone’s weak penalty kick after the shooter’s stutter step on Canada’s third attempt and […]
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Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon women’s final, claims 2nd Grand Slam title
Barbora Krejcikova won the Wimbledon’s women’s final for her second Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Saturday. Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who adds this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021. She was unseeded in Paris back then and was only the […]
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Canadian men defeat Romania in rugby test match in Ottawa
Chalk one up for the home team and a hometown kid. Conner Keys of nearby Stittsville, Ont., fell for rugby back in 2006 when he watched Canada play Scotland in an A match at Twin Elm Rugby Park back in 2006. Now he plays for Canada and was home to play for his country for […]
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Canadian Olympians ready for glamour of Paris after pandemic sterility of Tokyo
Paris is magic, glitter, love and style, says the Canadian athletes about to compete there in the Olympic Games. The prospect of performing in the world’s biggest sporting event with la Ville Lumiere, or City of Light, their stage makes their eyes soften and their voices take on a dreamy quality. “Paris is a very […]
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Iconic NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte Kiffin dies at age 84
Monte Kiffin, the longtime NFL and college assistant coach whose Tampa Bay defences routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday. He was 84. One of the architects of the ultra successful Tampa 2 defensive scheme, Kiffin spent 13 seasons as defensive coordinator of the Bucs under former coaches Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden from […]
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Italian Paolini outlasts gutsy Vekic in thriller to reach Wimbledon final
Jasmine Paolini reached her second consecutive Grand Slam final with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) victory over unseeded Donna Vekic at Wimbledon on Thursday in a rollicking match that lasted 2 hours, 51 minutes, making it the tournament’s longest women’s semifinal on record. Paolini kept coming back, coming back, coming back — after dropping the […]
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10-man Colombia blanks Uruguay to set up Copa America final against No. 1 Argentina
Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute, and Colombia played a man short the entire second half in a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Wednesday night to reach the Copa America final against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Daniel Munoz was ejected in first-half stoppage time for his second yellow card, but Colombia held on to […]
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Rays shortstop Wander Franco charged with sexual exploitation of 14-year-old girl
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged on Tuesday by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. The prosecutors decided to press charges four days after the initial deadline expired on July 5, six months after a judge ordered Franco be investigated in connection with sexual and psychological abuse […]
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Canada’s historic Copa America run ends with semifinal loss to Argentina
Goals by Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez lifted top-ranked Argentina past Canada as the star-studded South American side showed its pedigree in a 2-0 win in the Copa America semifinal on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the 48th-ranked Canadians did not disappoint before a lively crowd of 80,102 on a hot, humid night at East Rutherford, […]
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2024 World Athletics Continental Tour: Szekesfehervar
Watch as some of the world’s top athletes head to the Bregyo Athletic Center in Hungary to take part in the latest stop of the Continental Tour.
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Marsch says he ‘feels home’ with Canada after being overlooked by U.S. Soccer Federation
Having led Canada to the semifinals of the Copa America, coach Jesse Marsch said he didn’t need success to prove his ability after he was fired by Leeds and overlooked by the U.S. Soccer Federation. “I felt how strongly they wanted me here, and I’m at a point in my life where I don’t need […]
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Former CFL executive Christina Litz named Northern Super League president
Christina Litz, whose resume includes executive stints with the Canadian Football League, Woodbine Entertainment and Manitoba’s True North Sports and Entertainment, has been named president of the Northern Super League. The new professional women’s soccer league is slated to begin next April with franchises in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. “We’re really excited […]
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Pro wrestling superstar John Cena announces upcoming retirement during Toronto event
John Cena announced on Saturday night in Toronto that he will retire from professional wrestling next year after two decades in the ring. The wrestler-turned-actor delivered a heartfelt speech to a stadium of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans at Scotiabank Arena, who booed in disappointment as Cena said the 2025 season would be his last. […]
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Colombia, Uruguay secure Copa America semifinal spots
Jhon Cordoba, James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia — which came into Saturday on a 26-match unbeaten streak — wasted little time on No. 27 when Cordoba’s well-placed header in […]
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Young Scottish side shows its class in rugby win over Canadian men
Scotland fell behind 5-0 early but reeled off the next 31 points en route to a 73-12 win over Canada in a rugby test match Saturday. The 21st-ranked Canadian men were 25-1 underdogs to beat a sixth-ranked Scottish side missing many of its big names. Despite the lack of test experience and a wobbly, penalty-filled […]
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Russia says it won’t send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
Russia said on Saturday that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete. The Russian wrestling federation said in a statement that its officials, coaches and athletes held a meeting and “came to an unanimous decision — to refuse to participate in the Olympic Games.” […]
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Canada beats Venezuela in penalty shootout, advancing to Copa America semifinals
Soccer·Breaking Canada defeated Venezuela 4-3 on penalty kicks in their Copa America quarterfinal match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday. Canadians win 4-3 in spot kicks after 1-1 game; set for rematch with Argentina CBC Sports · Posted: Jul 05, 2024 11:09 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Jacob Shaffelburg (14) celebrates […]
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Olympic bronze medallist Katie Vincent reflects on her canoeing career ahead of Paris 2024
Ariel Helwani sits down with Mississauga, Ont., native as she prepares for her second Olympic Games.
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Federal government to deliver budget money to 2024 Olympic, Paralympic athletes
The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada’s athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday’s announcement of $55-million infusion into the sport system. National Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment Randy Boissonnault and Treasury Board President Anita Anand said in Calgary that money for athletes’ monthly cheques, safe sport and […]
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LeBron James agrees to 2-year extension with Lakers: reports
LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Lakers, a person with knowledge […]
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De Grasse, Warner look to defend Olympic titles as Athletics Canada unveils Paris squad
Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner are set to defend their Olympic titles at this summer’s Paris Games as part of Canada’s athletics team. The team was announced Tuesday by Athletics Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee. De Grasse will look to build on his six Olympic medals, including his gold in the men’s 200 […]
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4-time Olympian Natalie Achonwa leads Canadian women’s basketball team headed to Paris
Kayla Alexander, Natalie Achonwa and Kia Nurse headline the Canadian women’s basketball team headed to the Paris Olympics. Achonwa is Canada’s first four-time Olympian in women’s basketball. The fifth-ranked Canadians qualified for the Games back in February at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Hungary. Canada went 1-2 but was helped out by a Spain win […]
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NHL reinstates Bowman, Quenneville, MacIsaac after ban for mishandling Chicago sex assault scandal
Warning: This story contains distressing details related to sexual assault. The NHL lifted its ban on longtime coach Joel Quenneville and executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac on Monday, clearing the way for their return to the league more than two years after they were punished in the fallout from the Chicago team’s sexual assault scandal. […]
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Reinhart, Guentzel kick off NHL free agency with rich, long-term deals
NHL free agency begins Monday with high-producing recent Stanley Cup champions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault among the top players available. Hours after a rainy rally celebrating the first championship in franchise history, Florida beat the midnight buzzer to re-sign 57-goal scorer Sam Reinhart to an eight-year contract worth $69 million. Cross-state rival Tampa Bay […]
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Top pick Zach Edey withdraws from Canadian men’s Olympic basketball team to prepare for NBA
Zach Edey will not be competing for Canada’s men’s basketball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The seven-foot-four centre released a statement on his decision to withdraw from participating in training camp on Sunday. Edey completed his senior season with Purdue, having fallen short in the NCAA national title game to UConn in early April […]
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Leylah Fernandez upsets Madison Keys to reach final at Rothesay International
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez booked her spot in the women’s final of the Rothesay International, picking up an upset win over American Madison Keys on Friday in Eastbourne, England. The Laval, Que., native scored a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over the fourth-seeded Keys. Fernandez, the world No. 30, will play for the title on Saturday against the winner of the other semifinal […]
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CBC Sports broadcaster Scott Russell to retire from hosting duties after Paris Paralympics
Award-winning sports broadcaster Scott Russell will unite television audiences across Canada during the Paris Olympics next month before signing off for the final time as a host at the end of the summer “with a lifetime of memories” after nearly 40 years with the CBC. Russell will step down following the Paralympics, which run Aug. […]
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Canada’s Bridget Carleton helps lead Lynx to Commissioner’s Cup title in win over Liberty
Canada’s Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx win their first Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the host New York Liberty on Tuesday night. “Means a lot. Testament to where we are at this season,” Collier said. “This is the best group. Our personalities […]
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Jonathan David lifts Canada over Peru for 1st-ever win at Copa America
Jonathan David scored in the 74th minute, and Canada knocked off Peru 1-0 on Tuesday night in the Copa America for its first victory over a South American opponent in 24 years. Peru played a man short after Miguel Araujo was given a red card in the 59th minute for a studs-up tackle on Jacob […]
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Interesting off-season ahead for Edmonton Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss to Florida Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers could see the Florida Panthers celebrating on the ice and hear them down the hallway. Florida won its first Stanley Cup late Monday night, besting Edmonton 2-1 in Game 7 after blowing a 3-0 lead in the title series. The Panthers will spend the summer sipping from hockey’s holy grail. The Oilers, […]
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Colombia beats Paraguay in Copa America opener, extends winning streak to 9
Daniel Munoz scored in the 32nd minute and Jefferson Lerma in the 42nd as Colombia opened the Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay on Monday night in Houston that extended its winning streak to nine. Colombia, which had 66 per cent possession, is unbeaten in 24 games since a 1-0 loss at Argentina in […]
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Canadian beach volleyball teams qualify for Paris
Canada struck gold in men’s and women’s beach volleyball on Sunday — along with some continental participant passes to the 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The men’s and women’s teams claimed top spot in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Mexico. Heather Bansley of Waterdown, Ont., and Sophie Bukovec of Toronto, who have […]
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Stanley Cup dream, historic comeback suddenly real for McDavid, Oilers on eve of Game 7
Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends — hockey glory danced in his mind’s eye. Just like countless Canadian kids. “You always dreamt of yourself playing in that game and scoring that big goal,” […]
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Andy Murray ruled out of Wimbledon after back operation
Two-time champion Andy Murray will miss Wimbledon after having back surgery, the ATP announced on Sunday. “After an operation on a spinal cyst, Andy Murray is sadly out of Wimbledon,” the ATP said on social media platform X. “Rest up and recover Andy, we’ll miss seeing you there.” Following a victory over Alexei Popyrin at the […]
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Chasing 1st major title, Amy Yang takes 2-shot lead into final round of Women’s PGA Championship
Amy Yang shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship as she chases her first major victory. Yang was at 7-under 209 at Sahalee Country Club, remaining steady around the greens on the tree-lined course that requires utmost accuracy and precision. “I […]
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Our man at bat: CBC P.E.I.’s Jay Scotland goes to Tea Hill Park to try his hand at cricket
1 hour ago News Duration 2:51 The meteorologist at CBC Prince Edward Island is using the nice weather to learn some new sports. Cricket is not that new in many parts of the world, but P.E.I. has only one field so far to accommodate a group of players that is 500 strong… and growing.
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Coyotes’ bid for new arena hits another snag with cancellation of land auction
An auction for a tract of land where Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo had hoped to build a new arena has been cancelled. The Arizona State Land Department announced Friday it was cancelling next Thursday’s auction and reordering the steps so the applicant can file for a special use permit. “We understand the delay in […]
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‘Greatest Olympic swimming team in Canadian history’ heading to Paris Games, says longtime analyst
As longtime veteran NBC swimming analyst and Olympic champion Rowdy Gaines waxes poetic about the rivalry between the USA and Australia in the pool and the unparalleled depth of talent in the sport, he’s quick to include Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh. Gaines has seen a lot in his more than four decades in the […]
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Oilers, Panthers could join short list of teams to win from fall to summer in same NHL season
It’s officially summer, and the best two teams in hockey during the winter months of the 2023-24 NHL season are still playing. Whichever team wins Game 6 — and Game 7, if necessary — of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers that resumes in Alberta on Friday night will not only […]
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‘They can keep dreaming’: Gaza Sunbirds aim to offer hope for future of Para cycling in region
When we think of training for the Paralympics, there are so many important pieces required in order to ensure that the athletes journey is as smooth as possible. Equipment needs to be adapted, travel arrangements need to be confirmed and of course routines (nutritional, physical therapy) during training are imperative. Imagine trying to keep your […]
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Connor McDavid should get the Conn Smythe no matter what
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. “Drag ’em back to Alberta” was Connor McDavid’s oft-quoted mission statement for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final last night in Florida. He made it happen, scoring two goals — […]
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After early Stanley Cup final losses, Edmonton Oilers fans are ready for another win
When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it’s understandable that anxiety for Edmonton Oilers fans is through the roof. “It’s up here! I’m telling you it is so high!” said Ethan Newman, 17, […]
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Willie Mays, baseball great and electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon. “My father has passed away peacefully and […]
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Major League Baseball is coming to America’s oldest ballpark — here’s why it matters
This week, in Birmingham, Ala., baseball fans will gather for a game like no other. The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will play at Rickwood Field, the oldest professional baseball park in the United States. But that’s not all that makes Rickwood special. It is also the historic home of the Birmingham Black Barons, […]
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DeChambeau wins his 2nd U.S. Open after McIlroy collapses over final 4 holes
Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second time with the best shot of his life for another memorable finish on the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 — and another heavy dose of heartache for Rory McIlroy. In a wild final hour of more blunders than brilliance, DeChambeau capped off a […]
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Bianca Andreescu falls short in Libema Open final
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu’s search for her first title win since 2019 will continue after a loss in the final of the Libema Open on Sunday in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. The Mississauga, Ont., native lost to Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the championship match of the grass court tune-up tournament ahead of Wimbledon. Andreescu, with her left thigh heavily […]
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Canada’s Sarah Mitton falls just short in shot put event at Harry Jerome Classic in B.C.
Paris-bound Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton fell short of her third straight win on Saturday, losing by just 0.18 metres at the Harry Jerome Classic in Burnaby, B.C. The Olympic medal contender was bested by Jamaica’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who launched it 19 metres on her second of six attempts at Swangard Stadium. Thomas-Dodd was narrowly beaten by Mitton on […]
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Down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup final, Edmonton Oilers looking for answers
Leon Draisaitl had 28 points through the Edmonton Oilers’ first three rounds of the playoffs, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had 20 and Zach Hyman had 18. Through the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, they have not a single goal or assist between them. That lack of production is a big reason the Oilers are […]
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Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 headliner against Michael Chandler due to undisclosed injury
Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline. Organization President Dana White announced the change Thursday night on X, saying light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in UFC 303. UFC […]
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Paris Olympics organizers say swimming events still set for cleaned-up Seine River
Despite the complication of recent heavy rain, swimming in the River Seine is still the plan at the Paris Olympics after a $1.5 billion US investment to improve the water quality. “No reasons to doubt,” International Olympic Committee executive Christophe Dubi said Thursday at an online briefing after hearing from city officials and Summer Games […]
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PWHL Draft, Awards reaction show featuring Taylor Heise’s Walter Cup stories
Host Rob Pizzo is joined by analyst Karissa Donkin and playoff MVP Taylor Heise for the last episode of Hockey North from the inaugural PWHL season.
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How every PWHL team looks after the 2024 draft
When teams face off against PWHL New York next season, they face the prospect of having to try to match two offensive threats down the middle. First, there’s Alex Carpenter, who is a risk to score from anywhere on the ice. Coming over the boards next could be first-overall pick Sarah Fillier, a player with […]
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Weiner woes: Joey Chestnut not competing in hot dog eating contest due to rival brand deal
America’s perennial hot dog swallowing champion won’t compete in this year’s Independence Day competition due to a contract dispute, organizers said Tuesday. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 40, has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest he downed 62 franks and buns in […]
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Rodrigues scores twice as Panthers beat Oilers for 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup final
The Oilers are heading home in a deep hole. Evan Rodrigues scored twice in the third period as the Florida Panthers downed Edmonton 4-1 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup final. Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad, into an empty net, had the other Florida goals. Sergei Bobrovsky made 18 saves […]
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Weekend recap: Hadwin moves into Olympic spot, Morales Williams wins again
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. A rising Canadian track star won another title, a golfer seized a potential Paris spot and the country’s top beach volleyball tandem grabbed a silver. Here’s a look at the […]
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Boston Celtics down Dallas Mavericks to take 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals
Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Boston on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Luka Doncic, who was listed as questionable to play […]
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Canada’s Sarah Mitton wins shot put at Continental Tour stop in New York
Canada’s world indoor champion Sarah Mitton was the sole athlete to surpass 20 metres in the women’s shot put and she did so twice, throwing 20.15 and 20.07 metres to eventually win by more than a metre at the World Athletics Continental Tour stop in New York City on Sunday. Olympic silver medallist Raven Saunders was […]
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Sergei Bobrovsky brilliant as Panthers blank Oilers in Stanley Cup final opener
Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves to register the third playoff shutout of his career as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup final. Carter Verhaeghe, Evan Rodrigues and Eetu Luostarinen, into an empty net, scored for Florida. Aleksander Barkov had two assists. […]
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NHL boosts salary cap to $88 million US for 2024-25 season
The National Hockey League’s team salary cap is getting a significant boost, increasing by $4.5 million to US$88 million US next season. The league and NHL Players’ Association announced the cap number for the 2024-25 season on Saturday. It’s the first significant increase in years, following modest $1 million raises to $82.5 million for 2022-23 and […]
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Canada’s Sarah Fillier headlines talented crop available in 2024 PWHL draft
Sarah Fillier is a bit nervous. Over the last six years playing at Princeton University and for Canada’s national women’s hockey team, Fillier has had her life mapped out. But as she approaches her 24th birthday on Sunday, Fillier isn’t sure where she’ll be living in the fall. That answer will come on Monday, when […]
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Canadian men bested by Argentina at home in Volleyball Nations League
The Canadian men’s volleyball team lost 3-1 to Argentina in its second game of Week 2 in Volleyball Nations League play at Ottawa’s TD Place on Thursday. Canada tied the match at one set each after winning the second frame by a narrow 25-22 score, but lost the next two 25-21 and 25-20. The Canadians lost the opening […]
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‘I lost my way’: Priestman reflects on difficult 2023 ahead of women’s soccer Olympic title defence
On a rainy Sunday morning in Toronto, Bev Priestman walks into the room of a downtown Toronto hotel. The 38-year-old head coach of Canada’s national women’s soccer team is mighty despite her petite frame. She offers a huge smile and her eyes shine when she speaks. She settles into the chair for the interview with […]
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Los Angeles 2028 organizers choose former U.S. military leader Reynold Hoover as CEO
The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has hired retired Army Lt. Gen. Reynold Hoover as its CEO. In a news release announcing the move on Wednesday, the committee said, “Hoover’s appointment underscored LA28’s heightened focus on operations and delivery.” “Reynold is one of the few people in the nation who possesses the […]
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The CFL is back, minus its Most Outstanding Player
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The 2024 Canadian Football League season kicks off on Thursday night as the Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a rematch of last year’s title […]
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Lawsuit filed against Argonauts, QB Chad Kelly reportedly settled through mediation
A lawsuit filed against quarterback Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts by a former assistant strength-and-conditioning coach has been settled. Two league sources said the agreement was reached through mediation involving all of the parties. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity as there was no formal announcement about the resolution being reached. CBC […]
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‘A dream come true’: French soccer star Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is finally a Real Madrid player. Madrid said on Monday it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons, bringing together one of soccer’s top talents and its most successful club. Madrid did not release any financial details. It also didn’t immediately say when it will officially introduce Mbappe, […]
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MLB infielder Tucupita Marcano faces possible lifetime ban for alleged gambling
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe. MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while on the team’s injured list last season, […]
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Lamothe helps Canada to 3 medals at artistic swimming World Cup stop
Montreal’s Audrey Lamothe helped Canada win three medals Sunday on the final day of competition at a World Cup artistic swimming event. Lamothe teamed with Jacqueline Simoneau for silver in the women duet free competition. She also helped Canada to two team medals — silver in the team free and bronze in the team acrobatic. […]
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Panthers going back to Stanley Cup final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
The Prince of Wales Trophy was carried onto the ice when time expired, as an arena filled with Florida Panthers fans roared in delight and dozens of players and staffers rushed over to pose with the prize. Last year, the Panthers touched the trophy. This year, they didn’t. The message was clear. The Stanley Cup […]
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Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after win over Borussia Dortmund
Vinicius Junior scored and sealed a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid after a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the final on Saturday. The Brazil forward doubled Madrid’s lead in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium, nine minutes after after Dani Carvajal headed the Spanish giant in front. Victory sealed a record-extending fifth […]
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Friendship between Canadian runners Philibert-Thiboutot, Desgagnés extends beyond track
On Aug. 16, 2023, Quebec runners Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Jean-Simon Desgagnés arrived in Hungary, three days before they opened competition at the World Athletics Championships in separate events. After completing their workouts, the Canadians chose not to return to their hotel to relax or nap. Instead, they hopped on scooters, rode around Budapest, visited historical […]
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Canadian women dominate Germany, earning straight-sets win in Volleyball Nations League
Canada’s women’s volleyball team redeemed its Tuesday loss to the United States, beating Germany in the second game of Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League play in Arlington, Texas. The Canadians won in straight sets 25-20, 25-15 and 25-22, improving to 4-2 and dropping Germany to 1-4 on the season. “We took care of business today,” said Canadian […]
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Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler holds ‘no ill will’ toward golfer, criticizes attorney
The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has “no ill will” toward the pro golfer for injuries he said he suffered while directing traffic after a fatal accident during the PGA Championship. A Louisville prosecutor dropped charges against Scheffler on Wednesday. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said Scheffler’s explanation that he had […]
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Oilers battle back from early deficit to defeat Stars 5-2, pull even in Western Conference final
Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl scored less than one minute apart in the second period as the Edmonton Oilers battled back from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday and even the NHL’s Western Conference final at two games apiece. Ryan McLeod, Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm, into an empty […]
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Canadian women fall to host U.S. in Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League
After winning three of four Volleyball Nations League matches in Rio de Janeiro to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the Paris Olympics, the Canadian women’s team were handed a setback Tuesday night by the powerful United States. The U.S. squad, playing in front of loud American supporters, defeated Canada 25-22, 25-17, 23-25 […]
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Canadian boxer Scarlett Delgado punches her way to Round of 8 at Olympic qualifier
Canadian boxer Scarlett Delgado advanced at a last-ditch Olympic qualifier Tuesday, earning a 5-0 decision over Kenya’s Amina Faki in round-of-16 action in the women’s 54-kilogram class. The 28-year-old bantamweight from Brampton, Ont., meets Enkhjargal Munguntsetseg on Wednesday in a round-of-eight bout at Haumark Stadium. The 25-year-old Mongolian was a bronze medallist at the 2023 […]
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Jason Robertson scores hat trick as Stars beat Oilers in Game 3
Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final. Wyatt Johnston and Miro Heiskanen, into an empty net, had the other goals for Dallas. Jake Oettinger made 26 saves. […]
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Camryn Rogers sets Diamond League record & Team Canada at World Para Athletics | Athletics North
14 minutes ago Sports Duration 2:06 In only her 3rd meet this season, Canadian record holder Camryn Rogers took first place in hammer throw; setting a meet and a Diamond League record. And 6 athletes competed and earned 2 Paralympic quota spots at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships. All that and more in Athletics […]
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Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss rest of season after tearing left ACL
Atlanta baseball star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh. The reigning NL MVP led off the game with a double to right-centre field off Martin Perez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuña started […]
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Canada’s Junior Petanqui advances at Olympic boxing qualifier in Thailand
Canada’s Junior Petanqui advanced at the Olympic boxing qualifier tournament with a win on points in Bangkok on Sunday. Petanqui defeated Shain Boniface of Seychelles 5-0 in the men’s 71kg event. The Montreal native moves on to face Armenia’s Gurgen Madoyan in the round of 16 on Tuesday. The next Canadian to enter the ring in Thailand will be Terris Smith, […]
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Marchment scores winner as Stars beat Oilers 3-1 to even Western Conference final
Mason Marchment scored the winner early in the third period as the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday to even the NHL’s Western Conference final 1-1. Jamie Benn, with a goal and an assist, and Esa Lindell, into an empty net, provided the rest of the offence for Dallas. Jake Oettinger stopped 28 shots […]
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Heise’s 5th playoff goal helps Minnesota beat Boston, moving a win away from Walter Cup
Michela Cava and Taylor Heise both had a goal and an assist to lead Minnesota to a 4-1 victory over Boston on Friday night, giving their team a 2-1 lead in the inaugural championship series of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Minnesota will host Game 4 in the best-of-five series on Sunday. Game 5, if […]
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As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021
The Current19:26Doping concerns ahead of the Paris Olympics A recent investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) clearance of 23 Chinese athletes ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics is raising questions about whether appropriate measures to stop doping will be upheld at this year’s games. “I’ve said it’s a trainwreck and … I think it’s different […]
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Connor McDavid scores in double overtime as Oilers grab 1-0 lead in Western Conference final
Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into double overtime as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NHL’s Western Conference final. The superstar captain took a pass from Evan Bouchard and redirected his third goal of the playoffs from the slot on Stars netminder Jake Oettinger. Zach Hyman, […]
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Toronto’s Spooner, Montreal’s Poulin, New York’s Carpenter named PWHL MVP finalists
PWHL Toronto’s Natalie Spooner, Montreal’s Marie-Philip Poulin and New York’s Alex Carpenter are the Billie Jean King MVP award finalists for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season. Nominees picked by 18-member selection committee’s vote at end of regular season The Canadian Press · Posted: May 23, 2024 4:18 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 […]
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First PWHL trade paying dividends in playoffs for Minnesota and Boston
Sophie Jaques had only just returned to her feet when she picked up the puck near the blue line. The rookie Minnesota defender carried it a few feet, creating space for herself, and then let it go from the dot. She beat Boston goaltender Aerin Frankel cleanly, one of two goals she scored in her team’s […]
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Hensley’s shutout helps Minnesota snap Boston’s playoff win streak, level Walter Cup final
Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques scored less than two minutes apart late in the first period and Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 on Tuesday night to even the PWHL championship series at a game apiece. Nicole Hensley made 20 saves in relief of Maddie Rooney, who was in net the previous five games, two of them […]
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Canada Basketball extends deal of women’s head coach Victor Lapeña before pre-Olympic camp
Canada Basketball has signed senior women’s coach Victor Lapeña to a contract extension through the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, the organization announced Tuesday. Lapeña has coached Canada’s senior women’s team to a 17-7 record (.708) since taking over the team on Jan. 6, 2022 and will lead the team into this summer’s Paris Games. […]
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Oilers defeat Canucks 3-2 to end nail-biting playoff series
The Edmonton Oilers survived a late comeback attempt from the Vancouver Canucks to win 3-2 in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Monday. The Oilers will advance to face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final after defeating the Canucks at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena. Edmonton will continue their quest to bring the Stanley Cup home […]
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Canadians advance in French Open qualifiers
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo advanced to the second round of French Open qualifying by defeating Genaro Alberto Olivieri of Argentina 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in men’s singles action Monday. Ranked 166th in the world, Diallo hit five aces, won 65 per cent of his points on second serve and converted 6-of-11 breakpoint chances en route to […]
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‘Nervous energy’ for Canadian athletes balancing stress, excitement with Paris Paralympics 100 days away
Travis Murao calls it “crunch time” and his favourite time of the year. The wheelchair rugby player and several of his Canadian teammates are feeling the excitement, stress and other emotions with the start of the Paris Paralympics in 100 days on Aug. 28. “I’m feeling excited. It’s nervous energy,” the 41-year-old Toronto athlete said ahead of […]
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Panthers captain Barkov wins Selke Trophy as NHL’s best defensive forward
Hockey Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward, the league announced Saturday night. 28-year-old centre from Finland receives 156 of 194 1st-place votes, also won in 2021 The Associated Press · Posted: May 19, 2024 12:18 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago Aleksander Barkov […]
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Summer Senior National Diving Championships / Olympic Trials: Women’s 10m Final
Watch as some of Canada’s best divers head to the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre for the women’s 10m final to see who will be going to the Olympics in Paris.
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Scheffler charged with assault after officer dragged, plays Friday at PGA Championship
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and […]
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Canada bests Dominican Republic in straight sets, moves to 1-1 in VNL play
Canada earned a straight-sets victory over the Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday night. The Canadian women won the opening set 25-20 and the second set 25-21 before edging the Dominican Republic 25-22 in the third to clinch the win. Canadians score victories of 25-20, 25-21, 25-22; will play China on Friday The […]
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Chad Kelly withdraws from Argos training camp amid sexual harassment allegation
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has formally withdrawn from the Canadian Football League club’s training camp. Kelly made the announcement Thursday in a statement provided to The Canadian Press. The CFL’s outstanding player last year wants to digest the findings of the league-mandated investigation that figured prominently in his suspension for both Toronto’s exhibition games and […]
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PWHL Minnesota evens series with Toronto after Butorac’s double-OT winner
Claire Butorac scored early in the second overtime to give Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto on Wednesday night to force a decisive fifth game in the semifinal series. It was the fourth-straight shutout in the series but the first to go into overtime. The home team has won each game with Game 5 back […]
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CFL 1st North American pro sports league to make mouthguards mandatory for players
Canadian Football League players will have the option of wearing protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games this season, but mouthguards will be mandatory. The two measures were among a host of health-and-safety initiatives announced by the league Wednesday. The CFL mandated the use of Guardian caps last year during training camp […]
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WNBA’s Toronto expansion will help amplify culture of women’s basketball in Canada
When the news of a WNBA team coming to Toronto last week, my phone blew up — as the kids say. From LinkedIn to WhatsApp I couldn’t keep track of the happy emojis, the questions about where to get season tickets and a barrage of other happy pronouncements and requests for more information. Being able […]
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The PWHL this week: Goals remain in short supply as Walter Cup playoffs heat up
Goals have been hard to come by in the first season of the PWHL, and things haven’t been any different during the first week of the Walter Cup playoffs. Only 14 goals have been scored after the first five games, and both Montreal-Boston match-ups have needed extra time — including Saturday’s triple-overtime spectacle. Boston leads the […]
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Rooney shuts out Toronto to keep Minnesota’s PWHL playoff hopes alive
Maggie Flaherty and Denisa Krizova each scored in the second period and Minnesota blanked Toronto 2-0 on Monday night in Game 3 of their Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series. Minnesota, which trails the best-of-five series 2-1, hosts Game 4 on Wednesday. Minnesota (9-4-3-9) ended a seven-game losing streak, while Toronto (13-4-0-8) had a six-game […]
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Vancouver Canucks hold off Edmonton Oilers for 4-3 win in Game 3 of NHL playoffs
Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks hung on for a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series. The Canucks now lead the best-of-seven matchup 2-1, with Game 4 set for Tuesday in Edmonton. Elias Lindholm also scored twice for Vancouver, […]
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Bedard scores another pair to lead Canada to win over Denmark at hockey world championships
Connor Bedard scored twice again and added an assist as Canada eased past Denmark 5-1 Sunday for its second straight victory at the ice hockey world championship. Dylan Cozens, Dawson Mercer and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for Canada, whose goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 19 shots in the Group A game in Prague. Centre John Tavares recorded […]
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Inter Miami erases 2-goal deficit to beat Montreal as Messi arrives in Canada
CF Montreal was home on Saturday, but a player on the opposing team stole the night. Lionel Messi — considered by many as the greatest footballer ever — took the American soccer scene by storm with his move from Europe to Major League Soccer last year. “Messi Mania” finally flocked north of the border this […]
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Ron Ellis, member of last Maple Leafs team to win Stanley Cup, dead at 79
Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of Canada’s team at the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 79. The Maple Leafs confirmed his death on social media Saturday and a cause of death was not given. Ellis played his entire 15-season NHL career in […]
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Edmonton Oilers tie series with 4-3 OT win over Vancouver Canucks
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Friday. The result levelled the best-of-seven series at 1-1, with Game 3 set for Sunday in Edmonton. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each registered a […]
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Kenny Bednarek leads Americans to 1-2-3 finish in 200m sprint at Doha Diamond League
American sprinters continue to have bragging rights over their Canadian men’s counterparts on the young track season. Kenny Bednarek, fresh off winning a 4×100-metre gold medal at World Relays last weekend in the Bahamas, dominated the men’s 200 metres in a winning and personal-best time of 19.67 seconds on Friday at a Diamond League meet in […]
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Boston snatches OT win from Montreal behind Frankel’s 53 saves in PWHL semifinal
Aerin Frankel made 53 saves and Susanna Tapani scored in overtime to lead Boston to a 2-1 win in Game 1 of their Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series on Thursday. Tapani pounced on a loose puck in the blue paint at 14:25 of the extra period for the first overtime goal in PWHL playoff […]
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Fast friends: Aaron Brown takes on U.S. club teammates at Doha Diamond League
Should Aaron Brown need added motivation for the men’s 200-metre sprint at Friday’s Diamond League meet, he can look to his left or right along the start line at Qatar Sports Club. Positioned in Lane 5, the Toronto native will have Kenny Bednarek and Courtney Lindsey, with whom he trains in Montverde, Fla., to his […]
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Canucks pull off wild comeback in 5-4 win over Oilers
Dakota Joshua had a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Canucks scored three third-period goals to claw out a 5-4 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Wednesday. Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm each scored and contributed a helper for Vancouver, while J.T. Miller and Conor Garland also found the […]
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NBA fines Murray $100K US for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets’ loss to T-Wolves
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 US by the NBA but avoided a suspension for “throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play,” the league announced Tuesday. Murray of Kitchener, Ont., tossed a towel and a heat pack onto the court late in the second quarter of Denver’s […]
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Leylah Fernandez endures service struggles on way to 1st-round exit at Italian Open
Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., made an early exit from the Italian Open on Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-1 first-round loss to Romanian veteran Ana Bogdan in Rome. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., struggled with her serve. She won 56.1 per cent of first serve points and was broken five times on eight changes. Bogdan […]
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PWHL Toronto picks Minnesota as 1st-round playoff opponent
PWHL Toronto has chosen fourth-place Minnesota as its first-round playoff opponent, the team announced on Monday evening. That means second-place Montreal will take on third-seeded Boston in the other best-of-five semi-final series, with the winners of both facing off in another best-of-five series in pursuit of the first Walter Cup championship. Toronto finished first overall […]
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Canada wins 2nd in a row, blanking Italy in Para ice hockey worlds in Calgary
Canada won its second game in as many days to open the world para hockey championship with a 10-0 thumping of Italy on Sunday. Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., led the host team with four goals and assist in Calgary’s WinSport Arena. Liam Hickey of St. John’s N.L., contributed a pair of goals and four […]
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Canadian rugby 7s men face relegation battle at season finale in Madrid
For the second year in a row, Canada’s men will have to fight to retain their status as a core team on the world rugby sevens circuit. The Canadian men wrapped up another disappointing outing Sunday, beaten 17-12 by Samoa in the 11th-place playoff at the HSBC Singapore SVNS. It marked the sixth time in […]
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Canada’s Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm on home soil in WNBA pre-season action
Canadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as the Los Angeles Sparks opened their WNBA pre-season schedule with a 84-79 win over the Seattle Storm on Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. It was the second straight season a WNBA exhibition game took place and sold out in Canada. Saturday’s contest […]
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Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson ousted from Brazil beach volleyball event by Olympic-hungry Swiss duo
For the second time this week, a Canadian women’s beach volleyball duo was defeated by a highly motivated Swiss tandem at the Elite16 pro tour event in Brasilia, Brazil. Toronto’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were the latest to fall to Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre, dropping a three-set decision (21-18, 23-25, 10-15) on Saturday. […]
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Canucks win against Predators, advance to 2nd playoff round
The second round of the NHL playoffs will feature an all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. Vancouver advanced with a late 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6 Friday, winning the best-of-seven opening-round series 4-2. The game was scoreless and appeared to be heading into overtime until Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left in […]
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Hockey fans gather in St. John’s as Bob Cole is laid to rest
Bob Cole, pictured here in 2018, died last week in St. John’s. He was 90. (Claus Andersen/Getty Images) Family, friends and fans from around the hockey world are gathering in St. John’s on Friday afternoon for the funeral of broadcasting icon Bob Cole. Cole, 90, died last week in St. John’s surrounded by his family. […]
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Flames defenceman Kylington among finalists for NHL’s Masterton Trophy
Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen and Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram are the finalists for this season’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The trophy is handed out annually to the NHL player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey” as voted by members of the Professional […]
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Tennis legend Becker discharged from bankruptcy court despite still owing creditors $50M US
German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found on Wednesday he had done “all that he reasonably could do” to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds. Becker fell far short of repaying his creditors nearly 50 million pounds ($62.5 million US) he owed, but Chief Insolvency […]
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PWHL Ottawa misses shot to clinch playoffs as New York sews up top pick in draft
Kayla Vespa scored a go-ahead goal in the second period and New York rallied to beat Ottawa 4-3 on Tuesday night to secure the first overall pick in the 2024 PWHL draft. New York (4-4-3-12), which had already been eliminated from playoff contention, snapped a three-game losing streak with just its third win at home […]
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Connor Bedard, Brock Faber, Luke Hughes up for NHL top rookie honours
Chicago centre Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes are the finalists for this season’s Calder Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to the NHL’s rookie of the year as voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Bedard, who played junior for the Regina Pats […]
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Weekend recap: Andre De Grasse starts his season with 2 wins
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The country’s biggest track star kicked off his season, a top thrower reached the podium and a marathon record holder failed to qualify for the Olympics. Here’s a look at […]
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Auger-Aliassime to Round of 16 in Madrid after Menšík retires from 3rd-round match
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament Monday in a walkover after Czech opponent Jakub Menšík retired. Auger-Aliassime was up 6-1, 1-0 through a brisk 35 minutes when Menšík conceded after being broken on the first game of the second set. The 23-year-old Canadian won 92 per cent […]
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Canucks pull off comeback, beat Predators in OT to take 3-1 series lead
Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience. On Sunday, the team showed why, clawing its way back from a two-goal deficit late in the third period, then scoring early in overtime to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in Game […]
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PWHL: Toronto at New York
Watch as Natalie Spooner and Toronto head to New York for PWHL action.
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FIBA Men's 3X3 Basketball World Tour: DAY 2 – Utsunomiya
Watch Day 2 3X3 action as some of the best men’s teams in the world head to Japan for the next FIBA World Tour stop.
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Canadian offensive lineman Isaiah Adams selected by Cardinals in 3rd round of NFL draft
Isaiah Adams is an Arizona Cardinal. Arizona selected the Illinois offensive lineman with the seventh pick of the third round, No. 71 overall, in the NFL draft on Friday night. Adams, of Ajax, Ont., was the first Canadian selected in this year’s draft. He was a two-year starter at Illinois, serving as a captain in […]
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Shapovalov overcomes serve issues to reach 3rd round of Madrid Open
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentina’s Tomas Etcheverry on Friday. Shapovalov had to overcome issues with his serve to defeat the 26th-seeded Argentine in two hours three minutes. The 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., hit into 12 double faults and […]
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Bears take Caleb Williams with top pick as record 6 QBs chosen in 1st round of NFL draft
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. Five other teams selected quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round. The first defensive player was UCLA […]
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Rogers announces deal to move Monday night NHL games to streaming
Rogers Communications and the NHL have reached an exclusive agreement with Amazon’s Prime Video to carry Monday regular-season games in Canada for the next two seasons. Rogers and the league said in a joint statement Thursday that “Prime Monday Night Hockey” will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English for the […]
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Mrazova’s shootout winner carries PWHL Ottawa to critical victory over Boston
Katerina Mrazova scored the shootout winner Wednesday night to lead Ottawa to a 3-2 win over Boston in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. Both teams are vying for the fourth and final playoff spot. Ottawa, now with 32 points, gained a three-point lead over Boston in addition to having a game in hand. This marked […]
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Canada on cusp of playoffs after beating China at mixed doubles curling worlds
Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday. The Lotts improved to 6-1 and need one win over their final two group-stage games Thursday to move on to the playoff round. The […]
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Canada’s Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton
When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, she couldn’t see herself in him. She’s hoping to change that feeling for young Canadian girls. Nurse will lead the Los Angeles Sparks against the […]
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Skylar Park set to lead small Canadian taekwondo team at Paris Olympics
Skylar Park is officially headed to her second Olympic Games. Winnipeg’s Park and Josipa Kafadar of Burnaby, B.C., were named to Canada’s Olympic taekwondo team on Tuesday, becoming the first Canadian athletes to officially be granted their tickets to Paris. Park, the 25-year-old who competes in the 57-kilogram weight class, reached the quarterfinals at Tokyo […]
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Matthews scores winner in the 3rd, Maple Leafs down Bruins 3-2 to even series 1-1
Auston Matthews scored the winner in the third period and added two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday to even their first-round playoff series 1-1. The star centre took a lob pass from Max Domi and moved in alone on Linus Ullmark before making a move to the […]
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‘A bit surreal’: 1st female ‘Cup Keeper’ talks journey with hockey’s holy grail
Miragh Bitove vividly remembers her first time seeing the Stanley Cup. She was a teenager. A cousin was visiting from out of town. Her dad suggested they head to the Hockey Hall of Fame in downtown Toronto and take a look. When the pair hit the top step of the staircase leading to the sport’s […]
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Jets fly over Avalanche 7-6 in wild start to playoffs
Captain Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each scored twice to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 7-6 Game 1 first-round playoff victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. It was the first time the two teams have met in the NHL playoffs. A sold-out crowd of 15,225 white-clad fans had plenty to cheer about at […]
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Mutiso Munyao, Jepchirchir capture 2024 London Marathon titles
Kenyan distance runners Alexander Mutiso Munyao and Peres Jepchirchir ran to victory at Sunday’s London Marathon. Mutiso Munyao won the men’s race and denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling away from the Ethiopian great with about three kilometres to go Sunday. Mutiso Munyao and Bekele were in a two-way fight for the win until the Kenyan made […]
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Bruins top Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs first round
Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their first round NHL playoff series on Saturday. John Beecher, Brandon Carlo and Trent Frederic — into an empty net — also scored for Boston, which got 35 saves from Jeremy Swayman. Brad Marchand […]
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Marco Arop extends streak with 800m victory at Xiamen Diamond League season opener
Marco Arop saw an immediate payoff after cutting short his indoor track season to transition to hill work and increase his mileage ahead of the outdoor campaign. While the Edmonton middle-distance runner didn’t set his third Canadian record in as many races in 2024, Arop did extend his individual win streak to four on Saturday, leading the men’s […]
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Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team books ticket to Paralympics after routing Algeria
Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team is Paris bound. The group punched its ticket to the 2024 Paralympics by routing Algeria 88-30 on Friday at a qualifying tournament in Osaka, Japan. Kady Dandeneau, of Pender Island, B.C., led the way for Canada, scoring 24 points while collecting nine rebounds and eight assists in the lopsided victory. St. Albert, […]
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Celine Dion, Michael J. Fox voice their support for Canadian Olympians in new video
Two of Canada’s biggest stars are all-in for Team Canada at this summer’s Paris Olympics and are keen to tell the stories of the homegrown athletes who will be competing there. Grammy Award-winning singer Celine Dion and Emmy Award-winning actor Michael J. Fox have lent their voices to a partnered promotional campaign released Friday by […]
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PWHL Toronto fails to clinch playoff spot in narrow loss to Boston
Emily Brown scored her first career goal, Susanna Tapani had a goal and an assist, and Boston returned from a 24-day international break to beat Toronto 2-1 on Thursday night. Boston (5-4-2-9) is in fifth place with 25 points, two behind Ottawa for the fourth and final playoff spot. Toronto (10-3-0-7), which entered as the […]
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Canadian women earn 2nd straight blowout win over Spain at wheelchair basketball qualifier
Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team continued its strong start at the Paralympic qualifying tournament on Thursday in Osaka, Japan. The Canadians beat Spain 77-49 on Thursday to improve to 2-0 at the last-chance event. They downed Japan 81-44 a day earlier. Kady Dandeneau of Pender Island, B.C., led Canada in scoring for the second consecutive […]
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How many medals will Canada win at the Paris Olympics?
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Exactly one hundred days from now, on July 26, athletes from around the world will gather in the French capital for the official start of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. […]
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Canada crushes Japan to open women’s wheelchair basketball Paralympic qualifier
The Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team is off to a strong start at its Paralympic qualifying tournament in Osaka, Japan. Canada beat the hosts 81-46 in its first game Wednesday, led by 20 points apiece from starter Kady Dandeneau of Pender Island, B.C., and reserve Arinn Young of Legal, Alta. “Great start to the tournament. We […]
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LeBron James, Steph Curry highlight reported U.S. men’s Olympic basketball roster
LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have assembled for the Paris Games. USA Basketball has gotten confirmations from 12 players — James, […]
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Auger-Aliassime outlasts German opponent in 3-hour 25-minute opener in Munich
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime was pushed to the limit before narrowly defeating Germany’s Maximilian Marterer 6-7 (5), 7-6 (6), and 7-6 (3) in the first round of the Bavarian International Tennis Championships on Tuesday in Munich. Auger-Aliassime, firing 11 aces, overcame the unseeded Marterer in a marathon match that lasted three hours and 25 minutes on […]
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NCAA star Caitlin Clark headed to Indiana Fever as 1st overall pick of WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamt of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, […]
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Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Paralympic Qualifier: Final 3 – Italy vs Canada
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Coles-Lyster, Wammes, Genest shine at Nations Cup at UCI Track Nations Cup
Canadian Maggie Coles-Lyster, riding for the Switzerland-based Roland Cycling team, finished sixth overall on Sunday in the Women’s Omnium points race at the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup in Milton, Ont. Coles-Lyster, born in Maple Ridge, B.C., finished with 95 points. British-Scottish cyclist Katie Archibald was first with 131 points, followed by Letizia Paternoster of […]
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Canada suffers narrow men’s basketball loss before must-win game for Paralympic berth
Canada continues to make necessary adjustments while building confidence entering Monday’s winner-take-all men’s basketball match at a last-chance Paralympic qualifier. With veteran Patrick Anderson on the bench, the Canadians exchanged points with Iran late in the fourth quarter Sunday before falling 75-74 on a buzzer-beater by Mohamadhassan Sayari in their final group game in Antibes, France. […]
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Canada blanks Czechs to meet U.S. in women’s hockey worlds final
Jocelyne Larocque scored and had an assist to lead Canada to a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in a women’s world hockey championship semifinal Saturday in Utica, N.Y. Canada will face defending champion United States — a 5-0 winner in a semifinal win over Finland — in Sunday’s gold-medal game at the Adirondack Bank Center. […]
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Atlanta’s Strider latest pitcher to have elbow surgery, out for season
Atlanta ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team said Saturday. Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, performed the procedure on Friday, using an internal brace to repair the UCL. Strider complained about discomfort in his elbow after pitching […]
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Arizona Coyotes players informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City: reports
Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, according to a person with knowledge of the meeting. General manager Bill Armstrong flew to Edmonton, Alta., to tell players about the team’s potential move to Utah before its game against the Oilers, the person told The Associated […]
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Fire alarm marks end of Canadian loss to Dutch in 1st game at Paralympic qualifier
Canada’s opening game at the men’s wheelchair basketball Paralympic qualifier on Friday in Antibes, France, ended in conspicuous fashion. A fire alarm at Azur Arena with 18.5 seconds left in the Canadians’ 62-45 loss to the Netherlands caused a lengthy delay while the outcome was no longer in question. Many Dutch players stayed out shooting on […]
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DeChambeau claims early lead after opening round at Masters, Canada’s Conners tied in 9th
The third iteration of Bryson DeChambeau might be the most daunting at the Masters. Once the mad scientist, then the incredible bulk, DeChambeau has entered what he called simply the “golf phase,” and it was enough to carry him to a 7-under 65 in a relentless wind Thursday for a one-shot lead over the same […]
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O.J. Simpson dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the football star, actor and pitchman whose shocking arrest for double murder and subsequent acquittal at trial shone a light on American race relations, has died. He was 76. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this […]
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What to know for the Masters
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The azaleas are in bloom, Tiger is on the prowl and the LIV barbarians are back inside the gate. Yes, it’s time for the Masters. Here’s what to know for […]
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Tara Vanderveer, winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, retires after 45 years
Tara VanDerveer lent her time and energy to a young Dawn Staley behind the scenes years before the South Carolina coach started winning championships or delivering an improbable undefeated season. The Hall of Fame Stanford coach did the same for her Pac-12 rivals. For Cori Close. For Lindsay Gottlieb. For Charmin Smith. For Charli Turner […]
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Canadian women drop 2nd straight shootout against U.S. to fall in SheBelieves Cup final
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and the United States defeated Canada 5-4 in a penalty shootout for the second game in a row Tuesday to win the SheBelieves Cup final. The U.S. had seemed headed for a 2-1 comeback win over Canada after two second-half goals by Sophia Smith. But referee Crystal Sobers pointed to the spot after […]
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Grand Slam of Curling series acquired by new sports business venture group
The Grand Slam of Curling, the tour elite series featuring the best men’s and women’s teams from across Canada and around the world, has been purchased by a new sports business venture group. The Curling Group, led by chief operating officer Nic Sulsky, has purchased ownership and operations of the Grand Slam of Curling from […]
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Blue Jays’ newly renovated Rogers Centre receives glowing reviews on first impression
The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans before the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont., were excited by the extensive renovations to Toronto’s ballpark after the gates opened on Monday before the Blue Jays hosted the Seattle Mariners. Martin said […]
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This teen took to boxing to get in shape. She’s now on Team Canada
Windsor teen boxer Jarelyn Castillo stays light on her feet as she shadowboxes in the ring at Border City Boxing Club on Drouillard Road. Her fists stab the air, punctuated by yelping exhalations. “Jarelyn the Jolly Rancher,” remarks her coach, Andre Gorges. He wants to change her nickname from “The Gem” to a reference to candy. “What’s […]
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Germany tops Japan to improve to 2-0 at women’s hockey worlds
Sandra Abstreiter made 30 saves in a near-perfect performance in Germany’s 4-1 win over Japan on Saturday at the women’s world hockey championship in Utica, N.Y. Jule Schiefer, Bernadette Karpf, Luisa Welcke and Nicola Eisenschmid scored for Germany, which improved to 2-0 at the tournament. Akane Shiga had the lone goal for Japan, which fell […]
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