National Sports

Canada coach says Gold Cup will be crucial for Olympic team selection

With the Paris Olympics less than eight months away, Canada coach Bev Priestman has roster decisions to make.

Dec 12, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Wolves coach suspended 10 games by AHL for using homophobic language against official

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The American Hockey League has suspended Chicago Wolves head coach Bob Nardella for 10 games for using homophobic language against an official.

Dec 12, 2023 9:52 AM Read more >

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of World Cup

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of last year's World Cup in Qatar.

Dec 12, 2023 9:39 AM Read more >

Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offence to comments from teammate's dad, breaks out of slump

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen said he had added incentive for his big game Monday night after taking offence to comments from the dad of one of his teammates concerning his off-season work ethic.

Dec 12, 2023 9:13 AM Read more >

Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026.

Dec 12, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera

MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances for D.C. last season.

Dec 12, 2023 8:38 AM Read more >

An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties

An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles.

Dec 12, 2023 8:07 AM Read more >

Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension

LYON, France — Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025.

Dec 12, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Olympic butterfly champion Maggie Mac Neil manages asthma en route to Paris

Heat and chlorine are not swimmer Maggie Mac Neil's friends. The reigning Olympic champion in the women's 100-metre butterfly has navigated both since the Canadian was diagnosed with sports-induced asthma as a teenager.

Dec 12, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Pacers rebound from in-season tourney final loss, send Pistons to 20th straight defeat 131-123

DETROIT (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, 131-123 on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2023 11:24 PM Read more >