Skip to content

National Sports

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they
Sam Bennett's two power-play goals lead Panthers past Maple Leafs 3-2

Sam Bennett's two power-play goals lead Panthers past Maple Leafs 3-2

TORONTO — Sam Bennett scored two power-play goals to lift the shorthanded Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.
QMJHL Roundup: Rudy Guimond perfect as Wildcats blank Eagles 3-0

QMJHL Roundup: Rudy Guimond perfect as Wildcats blank Eagles 3-0

SYDNEY, N.S. — Rudy Guimond stopped all 26 shots he faced as the Moncton Wildcats blanked the Cape Breton Eagles 3-0 on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
Camilo Villegas and Lucas Glover among those sharing Players Championship lead on wild day

Camilo Villegas and Lucas Glover among those sharing Players Championship lead on wild day

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Camilo Villegas was on the phone the day before The Players Championship trying to sort out his swing with a coach who is in Singapore caddying at a LIV Golf event.
Canadian Joshua Palmer feeling very much at home after joining Buffalo Bills

Canadian Joshua Palmer feeling very much at home after joining Buffalo Bills

ORCHARD PARK — It might not be Toronto but it definitely feels like home for Joshua Palmer.
Canadian speedskaters take silver in women's team sprint at world championship

Canadian speedskaters take silver in women's team sprint at world championship

HAMAR — Canada's Brooklyn McDougall, Beatrice Lamarche and Ivanie Blondin won silver in the women's team sprint Thursday to open the ISU world speedskating championship.
Canadian women score comfortable win over Brazil in T20 World Cup qualifying play

Canadian women score comfortable win over Brazil in T20 World Cup qualifying play

BUENOS AIRES — Canada rebounded from a painful one-run loss to Argentina to defeat Brazil by seven wickets Thursday at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier.
Victoire acquire forward Willoughby from Sceptres for defender Kjellbin

Victoire acquire forward Willoughby from Sceptres for defender Kjellbin

TORONTO — The Montreal Victoire have acquired forward Kaitlin Willoughby from the Toronto Sceptres in exchange for defender Anna Kjellbin.
NHL hands Flames forward Zary a two-game suspension for elbowing Pettersson

NHL hands Flames forward Zary a two-game suspension for elbowing Pettersson

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary has been given a two-game suspension for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson, the NHL said Thursday.
Varsho hits two-run homer as Blue Jays top Orioles 6-4 in pre-season play

Varsho hits two-run homer as Blue Jays top Orioles 6-4 in pre-season play

DUNEDIN — Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in pre-season play Thursday at TD Ballpark.