National Sports

Canada in a hole after 43-21 loss in first leg of World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Canadian under-20 rugby team has a mountain to climb after suffering a 43-21 loss to the U.S. in Tuesday's opening leg of a two-match qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy.

Jun 6, 2023 5:03 PM Read more >

PGA Tour and European tour agree to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud

The PGA Tour abruptly dropped its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf venture on Tuesday and instead announced a stunning merger that creates a global operation featuring the world’s top players backed by the Saudis' massive wealth.

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PGA-LIV merger shocks golf world ahead of Canadian Open

On the eve of the RBC Canadian Open, news of a merger between the PGA Tour, European Tour and LIV Golf shocked the golf world — including one of Canada’s best players.

Jun 6, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

Toronto Blue Jays send struggling right-hander Alek Manoah down to minors

TORONTO — Four baseball gloves rested on the top shelf of Alek Manoah's clubhouse locker at Rogers Centre on Tuesday afternoon, his garments on a rack below with his black chair in its usual position nearby.

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Flyers trade Pride-night boycott defenseman Provorov in 3-team deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Ivan Provorov, sending away the defenseman who boycotted the team’s Pride night as part of a three-team trade that included the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Los Angeles Kings.

Jun 6, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

Winnipeg sophomore receiver Dalton Schoen among CFL players to watch in 2023

TORONTO — Dalton Schoen has a tough act to follow this season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. His own. The six-foot-one, 218-pound receiver took the CFL by storm in 2022.

Jun 6, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

CFL commissioner Ambrosie can finally concentrate on football to open 2023 season

TORONTO — It's a welcomed change for Randy Ambrosie. For the first time in a while, the CFL commissioner can concentrate solely on the start of a regular season and not the immediate future of one of its franchises.

Jun 6, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Former Canadian international plans next step from aboard his floating home in Spain

Newly retired as a soccer player, former Canadian international Issey Nakajima-Farran is working on his future aboard a boat in Barcelona. It's his floating home. Football has already taken the 39-year-old Nakajima-Farran around the globe.

Jun 6, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Michael Copeland to succeed Jim Lawson as CEO of Woodbine Entertainment

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment didn't have to look far for CEO Jim Lawson's successor. Woodbine Entertainment's board of directors has unanimously approved the promotion of Michael Copeland to the post effective Oct. 1.

Jun 6, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >

Kienan LaFrance signs with B.C. Lions after 3 seasons with Roughriders

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions say they have signed veteran running back Kienan LaFrance after he was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Jun 6, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >