National Sports

Hockey Canada releases discussion paper on state of the women's game

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has identified some of the challenges it faces in reaching its goal of having more than 170,000 girls and women playing hockey in Canada by 2030.

Oct 22, 2024 7:42 AM Read more >

Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

When some rare first-edition Pokemon trading cards went on sale three years ago, Adam O'Brien was hit with a wave of nostalgia. For the now 32-year-old, it was an irresistible offer that had the potential for value in the long run.

Oct 22, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Canadian women to face Fiji in their opening match at 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

Canada will open against Fiji before facing Scotland and Wales in group play at next year's Women's Rugby World Cup in England The second-ranked Canadian women will meet No. 17 Fiji on Aug.

Oct 22, 2024 6:11 AM Read more >

No rugby, field hockey, badminton, triathlon or cricket at leaner 2026 Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland conceived rugby sevens in the 1880s yet it will not feature in the scaled-back 2026 Commonwealth Games hosted by Glasgow.

Oct 22, 2024 5:27 AM Read more >

Struggling Whitecaps, Timbers set to meet in MLS wild-card matchup

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have been here before — literally and figuratively.

Oct 22, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

NFL roundup: Ravens win fifth straight game by beating Bucs 41-31

TAMPA, Fla.

Oct 21, 2024 9:29 PM Read more >

Nylander fills net, focuses on details in Leafs' win over Bolts: 'It's contagious'

TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube pulled William Nylander aside for a couple of long chats at Monday's morning skate.

Oct 21, 2024 8:46 PM Read more >

William Nylander powers Maple Leafs over Lightning 5-2

TORONTO — William Nylander had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Monday night. Auston Matthews, Max Pacioretty and Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto (4-2-0). Anthony Stolarz made 32 saves.

Oct 21, 2024 7:32 PM Read more >

Deshaun Watson's season is ended by a ruptured Achilles tendon. Browns say QB will have surgery

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson won't finish the season as Cleveland's starting quarterback for the second straight year. He's injured again, and the Browns have new problems.

Oct 21, 2024 5:23 PM Read more >

Northern Super League minimum player salary set at $50,000 with all deals guaranteed

Players in the new Northern Super League will earn at least $50,000 and can't be traded without their consent. The six-team Canadian women's professional league is set to kick off in April. Teams will work under a $1.

Oct 21, 2024 3:48 PM Read more >