National Sports News

MLB confirms Jays series is on after Phillies players test negative for COVID-19

The Toronto Blue Jays will play in Philadelphia this weekend. Major League Baseball confirmed Wednesday that the Blue Jays will play a double-header at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, followed by a game on Sunday.

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Former NHL coach Mike Babcock joins Vermont as adviser to coaching staff

Former NHL coach Mike Babcock is joining the University of Vermont's men's hockey program as an adviser to the coaching staff.

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Canada's Alena Sharp ready to recapture momentum as LPGA Tour season resumes

Alena Sharp is keenly aware that time is not on her side as a shortened LPGA Tour season resumes this week.

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Blackhawks ban Native American headdresses at home games

CHICAGO — The National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday they are banning headdresses at home games as part of their pledge to honour the Native American community.

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Ottawa Aces make French international halfback Louis Jouffret their first signing

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Aces have made French international halfback Louis Jouffret their first signing ahead of their inaugural rugby league season in 2021. The 24-year-old was most recently with Featherstone Rovers.

Jul 29, 2020 12:22 PM Read more >

Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams headed to the NRL's Sydney Roosters

Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams is on the move, with the Sydney Roosters looking forward to adding the former All Black to its lineup.

Jul 29, 2020 11:29 AM Read more >

Review: 'Red Penguins' is the wild and crazy story of Russian hockey in 1990s

Steven Warshaw walked up to Gabe Polsky and introduced himself.

Jul 29, 2020 11:26 AM Read more >

Cycling Canada announces road and track teams for the Tokyo Olympics

OTTAWA — Cycling Canada has nominated its road and track teams for the Tokyo Olympics.

Jul 29, 2020 11:23 AM Read more >

Island Games: Canadian Premier League to play 2020 season in Charlottetown

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is headed to Charlottetown for a truncated 2020 season dubbed the Island Games. The eight-team league will start play Aug. 13 at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Alumni Field.

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Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets the all-Canadian clash in qualifying round

CALGARY — Both the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets had drama this season even before the NHL's COVID-19 interruption.

Jul 29, 2020 8:53 AM Read more >