Skip to content

National Sports

Manitoba premier cleared after accepting flights to Grey Cup games: investigation

Manitoba premier cleared after accepting flights to Grey Cup games: investigation

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's ethics commissioner has cleared Premier Wab Kinew of any wrongdoing after he accepted and paid for private travel with Winnipeg's professional football team to go to two Grey Cup games.
Canada's Brooke Henderson decides to play instead of rest after CPKC Women's Open win

Canada's Brooke Henderson decides to play instead of rest after CPKC Women's Open win

It would have made all the sense in the world for Brooke Henderson to take a week off.
Canada's Mitton stripped of Diamond League Trophy, top throw ruled foul after protest

Canada's Mitton stripped of Diamond League Trophy, top throw ruled foul after protest

ZURICH — Sarah Mitton had her winning throw Wednesday in the women's shot put at the Diamond League final overturned after a protest, knocking the Canadian down to third. The Brooklyn, N.S.
Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders both head into Labour Day on win streaks

Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders both head into Labour Day on win streaks

Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks will have an opportunity Monday to do what no other West Division team has been able to this year: Beat the Calgary Stampeders.
Oilers captain Connor McDavid taking his time with contract extension talks

Oilers captain Connor McDavid taking his time with contract extension talks

CALGARY — Connor McDavid sounds like a man who wants to continue to be an Edmonton Oiler.
Toronto Argonauts sign QB Max Duggan, DL Joe Wallace and OL Dre Doiron

Toronto Argonauts sign QB Max Duggan, DL Joe Wallace and OL Dre Doiron

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed quarterback Max Duggan, defensive lineman Joe Wallace and offensive lineman Dre Doiron on Wednesday. Duggan and Wallace are Americans while Doiron is Canadian.
REVIEW: 'Drag x Drive' has the bones of a good wheelchair basketball game

REVIEW: 'Drag x Drive' has the bones of a good wheelchair basketball game

TORONTO — Nintendo has a good track record of using sports to show off its latest innovations.
Canada falls to Turkey at women's volleyball world championships

Canada falls to Turkey at women's volleyball world championships

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Canada suffered its first loss of the women's volleyball world championships on Wednesday, falling 3-0 (25-21, 27-25, 25-13) to Turkey. The undefeated Turks, who won Pool E, held a 49-35 edge in attack points and 10-5 in blocks.
Treasure trove of unseen Terry Fox footage to be showcased in new documentary

Treasure trove of unseen Terry Fox footage to be showcased in new documentary

TORONTO — Canadian icon Terry Fox is the subject of a new documentary that sheds light on the hurdles he faced along the Marathon of Hope.
Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins

Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins

TORONTO — The game-tying solo shot stung. The go-ahead homer was a body blow.