National Sports

Canadiens send Petry, Poehling to Penguins for Matheson, fourth-round pick

MONTREAL — The connection between Montreal general manager Kent Hughes and new Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson goes back several years.

Jul 16, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

Veteran CFL running back Harris registers career milestone

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — Chalk up another career milestone for Andrew Harris. The Toronto Argonauts veteran running back moved pass Hall of Fame receiver Milt Stegall into fourth in all-time yards from scrimmage.

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Herta takes pole position at Honda Indy Toronto qualifying, Canadian DeFrancesco 12th

TORONTO — Devlin DeFrancesco has reached a new career high at his hometown IndyCar race. The 22-year-old IndyCar rookie finished 12th in qualifying on Saturday and will have his highest-ever position on the starting grid for the Honda Indy Toronto.

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Canada's Charles (Air) Jourdain loses majority decision on UFC Fight Night card

ELMONT, N.Y. — Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain lost a majority decision to (Hurricane) Shane Burgos on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28 for Burgos with a 28-28 tie.

Jul 16, 2022 1:11 PM Read more >

Canadian judoka Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard wins gold at Zagreb Grand Prix

ZAGREB, Croatia — Canada's Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard won the gold medal in the women's under-63-kilogram category Saturday at the Zagreb Grand Prix judo tournament.

Jul 16, 2022 12:36 PM Read more >

Williams, Richardson involved in incident prior to start of Touchdown Atlantic game

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — The fireworks started early in the 2022 Touchdown Atlantic game Saturday afternoon.

Jul 16, 2022 11:43 AM Read more >

Blue Jays get lefty Foster Griffin in trade with visiting Royals

TORONTO — Left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The Blue Jays sent right-handed pitcher Jonatan Bernal to Kansas City in return.

Jul 16, 2022 8:48 AM Read more >

Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing invests in Women in Motorsports

TORONTO — IndyCar legend Scott Dixon wants to open the doors to his sport, especially to women.

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Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Many Somalis are reacting with horror — and a sense of understanding — at British runner Mo Farah's tale of being trafficked to Britain as a child and forced to look after other children.

Jul 16, 2022 7:05 AM Read more >

Unbeaten Blue Bombers survive scare to beat Stampeders 26-19

WINNIPEG — Carlton Agudosi had a CFL debut most receivers can only dream about.

Jul 15, 2022 10:12 PM Read more >