National Sports

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian offensive lineman Lawrence to extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian centre Justin Lawrence to a one-year contract extension Monday. Lawrence is now under contract with the CFL club through the 2026 season.

Dec 23, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Makar, Nylander, Laine are named NHL’s three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander and Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine were named the NHL’s three stars for the week ending Dec. 22.

Dec 23, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan.

Dec 23, 2024 9:27 AM Read more >

'Make dreams become reality': Canada set to begin world junior quest on home soil

Easton Cowan watched Canada's chances crumble in an instant.

Dec 23, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >

Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs

Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs amid a police investigation.

Dec 23, 2024 7:10 AM Read more >

Q&A: Canada Basketball’s Steve Baur says women’s team will build off Paris failure

Expectations for Canada's women's basketball team were high heading into 2024.

Dec 23, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

'Front-row seats to something amazing': 2024 had unforgettable moments in sports

Depending on who you rooted for, some 2024 sports moment made you cheer, while some left you crushed.

Dec 23, 2024 6:38 AM Read more >

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan.

Dec 23, 2024 6:02 AM Read more >

NBA roundup: Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets edge Raptors 114-110

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night.

Dec 22, 2024 8:48 PM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024

Sunday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Ottawa 1 Colorado 5 Seattle 2 Florida 4 Tampa Bay 2 Carolina 3 N.Y.

Dec 22, 2024 8:39 PM Read more >