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Canadian Don Burgess's legacy on display at Rugby World Cup with kicking tee

Canadian Don Burgess's legacy on display at Rugby World Cup with kicking tee

A piece of plastic made headlines at the Rugby World Cup in France recently when Samoan fly halfLima Sopoaga took to social media for help finding his lost kicking tee.
Data now plays a role in changing Canadian sport culture

Data now plays a role in changing Canadian sport culture

Data science is holding a mirror up to Canadian sport.
Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration

Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors, filed the motion for dismissal in New York's Southern District on Monday.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez wins first-round match at Jiangxi Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez wins first-round match at Jiangxi Open

JIANGXI, China — Canada's Leylah Fernandez continues her winning ways on the WTA Tour in Asia. Fernandez scored a 6-1, 6-3 win over wild-card Hanyu Guo of China in the first round of the Jiangxi Open on Tuesday. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que.

Blackhawks score 3 times in the 2nd period, roll to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Corey Perry, Tyler Johnson and MacKenzie Entwistle scored in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday night.
Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS

Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper celebrated his 31st birthday with a bang — a 420-foot homer on the first pitch he saw in the NL Championship Series. That merited a special tribute.
Chicago Blackhawks down Maple Leafs 4-1 in Connor Bedard's Toronto debut

Chicago Blackhawks down Maple Leafs 4-1 in Connor Bedard's Toronto debut

TORONTO — Auston Matthews and Connor Bedard had their names on the marquee ahead of a mouth-watering matchup. Matthews for his eye-popping, back-to-back hat tricks to open the NHL season.
Phillips scores against old team, Capitals beat Flames 3-2 in shootout

Phillips scores against old team, Capitals beat Flames 3-2 in shootout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing under the words “SOMETHING TO PROVE” painted above him in the Washington Capitals' locker room, Matthew Phillips flashed a wide smile after scoring his first NHL goal against his old team, the Calgary Flames.
Gunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels, prompting terror alert and halt of Belgium-Sweden soccer match

Gunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels, prompting terror alert and halt of Belgium-Sweden soccer match

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian police early Tuesday hunted for a gunman with suspected terrorist motives who killed two Swedes with stunning viciousness before disappearing into the night.
Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0

Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0

HOUSTON (AP) — No matter the place or the moment, the Texas Rangers are rolling right now.