National Sports

German Andre Henning named coach of Canada's men's field hockey team

Former German national team coach Andre Henning has been named coach of the Canadian men's field hockey team. Henning succeeds Paul Bundy, who stepped down in April.

Oct 2, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender Laurent Brossoit to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Laurent Brossoit on a one-year contract worth US$1,500,000. The 27-year-old was signed as a free agent by the Jets on July 1, 2018. The native of Port Alberni, B.C.

Oct 2, 2020 3:24 PM Read more >

Atkins reflects on unusual 2020 season for Jays team that surprisingly made playoffs

There's plenty to like about the future of the Toronto Blue Jays, a team that surpassed expectations in 2020 and returned to the playoffs for the first time in four years.

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Maple Leafs sign Swiss forward Malgin to one-year extension worth US$700.000

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Denis Malgin to a one-year contract extension worth US$700,000. The 23-year-old Malgin played in eight regular-season games with the Maple Leafs after being acquired in a Feb.

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Toronto FC star striker Jozy Altidore speaks out on a strange season taking a toll

While no fan of sharing with the media, Jozy Altidore's voice has been loud and clear in recent months.

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Canadian Eugenie Bouchard eliminated in third round at French Open

PARIS — Canadian wild-card entry Eugenie Bouchard's best Grand Slam since 2017 is over after a third-round loss at the French Open on Friday.

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Ottawa Senators swing trade to acquire defeneman Josh Brown from Florida Panthers

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Josh Brown from the Florida Panthers for a fourth-round pick (95th overall) in Tuesday's NHL draft.

Oct 2, 2020 10:06 AM Read more >

Ottawa Aces add Sheffeld Eagles Hall of Famer Jack Howieson as assistant coach

OTTAWA — Jack Howieson, a former head coach with Hemel Stags, has joined the Ottawa Aces as assistant coach.

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Open, closed, somewhere in between, Canadian curling clubs navigate COVID-19

Canada's curling clubs run the gamut from full steam ahead to delayed openings to total shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 2, 2020 8:21 AM Read more >

New-look Team Jennifer Jones makes its debut in one of first curling events of season

WATERLOO, Ont. — Skip Jennifer Jones adjusted her blue facemask, settled into the hack, and with new teammate Lisa Weagle to her right, released a stone in a competitive women's team game for the first time since last winter.

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