National Sports

Edmonton Elks to close upper bowl at Commonwealth for 2024 CFL season

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say the upper bowl at Commonwealth Stadium will be closed for the 2024 CFL season. The Elks say the move is aimed at improving the atmosphere at the outdoor stadium.

Oct 11, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

Riders can secure West Division playoff berth with victory over Stampeders

It's a pivotal matchup for Dave and Craig Dickenson. The brothers will be on opposite sidelines Friday night when the Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in an important CFL contest for both teams.

Oct 11, 2023 11:43 AM Read more >

Devils coach Lindy Ruff has been given a multi-year contact extension on the eve of the season

Less than a year after leading the New Jersey Devils to their best regular season, coach Lindy Ruff has been signed to a multi-year contract extension.

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Toronto's Chad Kelly earns CFL honour roll nod among quarterbacks

TORONTO — A return to the starting lineup earned quarterback Chad Kelly a top grade in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Kelly earned a score of 90.4 for his play in the Toronto Argonauts 35-12 home win over the Edmonton Elks.

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Former Jays reliever Bass says his release last June 'was not a baseball decision'

Former Toronto pitcher Anthony Bass said he reached out to the MLB Players Association after the Blue Jays released him last June, and disagreed with general manager Ross Atkins' assertion that the move was a "baseball decision.

Oct 11, 2023 9:37 AM Read more >

TMU men's soccer team cleared to play after investigation into 'serious' behaviour

Toronto Metropolitan University's men's soccer team has been cleared to proceed after an investigation was conducted into what the school described as "serious and concerning behaviour.

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Influential midfielder Stephen Eustaquio to miss Canada soccer friendly in Japan

Canada will be without influential midfielder Stephen Eustaquio when it takes on Japan in an international soccer friendly on Friday in Niigata. Canada Soccer said the 26-year-old from Leamington, Ont., was unavailable through injury.

Oct 11, 2023 8:18 AM Read more >

Holy Mackinaw! Joe Bowen excited for 42nd season as Maple Leafs' radio voice

TORONTO — Some pre-game challenges made for a memorable debut when Joe Bowen became the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs over four decades ago.

Oct 11, 2023 7:07 AM Read more >

All seven Canadian NHL teams set to open 2023-24 campaign

All seven Canadian teams will play their season openers tonight in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs open the 2023-24 campaign against fellow Original Six franchise and rival the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena.

Oct 11, 2023 7:06 AM Read more >

Column: MLB's playoff format is penalizing top seeds with all that time off

The Baltimore Orioles won an AL-leading 101 games during the regular season. The Los Angeles Dodgers also reached triple digits in victories. Those impressive accomplishments earned both teams a bye in the opening round of the playoffs.

Oct 11, 2023 6:20 AM Read more >