National Sports News

Argos, Riders meet again in Touchdown Atlantic game as buzz for expansion team rises

HALIFAX — Touchdown Atlantic is back, and with plenty of buzz for an expansion team in Halifax.

Jul 28, 2023 5:55 PM Read more >

Canadian women strike interim labour deal but say plenty more needs to be settled

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Canadian women's soccer team confirmed Friday it has reached an interim labour agreement with Canada Soccer covering compensation for 2023, including prize money from the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup.

Jul 28, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

Boutier holds a 1-shot lead at Evian Championship, Henderson four shots back

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Celine Boutier posted a 2-under 69 in the second round of the Evian Championship to move to 7 under overall, giving her a one-shot lead on Friday.

Jul 28, 2023 3:46 PM Read more >

'Pressure is excitement for me:' Raptors rookie Gradey Dick welcomes the spotlight

TORONTO — Gradey Dick doesn't shy away from the spotlight.

Jul 28, 2023 1:56 PM Read more >

CF Montreal acquires 19-year-old defender Alvarez from Pachuca of Liga MX

MONTREAL — CF Montréal has acquired central defender Fernando Alvarez via permanent transfer from C.F. Pachuca of Mexico's Liga MX.

Jul 28, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Bombers' cornerback Houston tops CFL in defensive takeaways

The hands that have helped make Demerio Houston the CFL's takeaway leader have been busy during the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' bye week. The veteran cornerback has spent the time off in Charlotte helping care for his expanding family.

Jul 28, 2023 12:13 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs baseball club, with roots dating back to 1895, up for sale

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team, which has roots dating back to 1895, has been put up for sale. The team has played in the Ontario-based Intercounty Baseball League since 1969 and won eight league titles.

Jul 28, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

Lowly Toronto FC limps into second Leagues Cup match after 5-0 drubbing

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield experienced some tough times as a player with Toronto FC. The last month as interim head coach might have been even worse.

Jul 28, 2023 12:04 PM Read more >

Juventus removed from European competition by UEFA for financial wrongdoing

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Juventus had its place in European competition this season removed by UEFA because of a false accounting case that had already taken the club out of Champions League qualification.

Jul 28, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Canada's women's U19 squad shows national program has bright future

The Canadian women's basketball program has a bright future, as evidenced by its latest showing at the under-19 level.

Jul 28, 2023 11:24 AM Read more >