National Sports

San Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise

Major League Soccer has awarded San Diego its 30th franchise, which is set to join the league in 2025.

May 18, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

FIS confirms two women's World Cup ski races in Mont-Tremblant will be on calendar

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. — The International Ski and Snowboard Federation confirmed Thursday that two women's World Cup giant slalom races in Mont-Tremblant, Que., will be on the calendar next season.

May 18, 2023 9:28 AM Read more >

Elks' Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards

EDMONTON — There have only been three players in CFL history who have amassed 2,000 or more receiving yards in a season.

May 18, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Canadian men ready for World Rugby Sevens Series relegation playoff in London

The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend's season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit. It could also be their last for quite a while.

May 18, 2023 9:09 AM Read more >

CFL, Genius Sports, unveil CFL LiveStats data collection system

TORONTO, Kan. — CFL statistics will feature a different look this season. The league, in partnership with Genius Sports, will provide CFL LiveStats, a new data collection system.

May 18, 2023 7:38 AM Read more >

Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last year of tennis career

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January and that he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career.

May 18, 2023 7:22 AM Read more >

Seattle Thunderbirds top Winnipeg Ice 4-2 to take commanding 3-1 lead in WHL finals

KENT, Wash. — Dylan Guenther scored his playoff-leading 16th goal as the Seattle Thunderbirds took a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Ice and a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Western Hockey League championship on Wednesday.

May 17, 2023 10:21 PM Read more >

Ferreira sparks Dallas to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored a goal in each half to lead FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night.

May 17, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

Own-goal sparks Cincinnati to 3-0 victory over Montreal

CINCINNATI (AP) — An own-goal by Joel Waterman in the second minute of play provided the spark, leading FC Cincinnati to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night.

May 17, 2023 8:59 PM Read more >

Remparts inch closer to QMJHL title with 2-1 Game 4 win over Halifax Mooseheads

HALIFAX — Zachary Bolduc scored the game-winning goal at 13:11 of the third period as the Quebec Remparts edged the Halifax Mooseheads 2-1 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 series lead in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League championship.

May 17, 2023 8:48 PM Read more >