National Sports

QMJHL suspends two Tigres players indefinitely following sexual assault charges

MONTREAL — Two Victoriaville Tigres players have been indefinitely suspended by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League after police formally charged the pair with sexual assault earlier this week.

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Jays GM Atkins excited about potential in off-season to build upon team's progress

TORONTO — With a strong core anchored by some of the game's top young players, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is feeling bullish about the team's possibilities entering the off-season.

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Champagnie felt immediate connection to Raptors out of 16-17 teams he practised for

TORONTO — Justin Champagnie has an unwavering belief in himself, and once he sets a target, he says, he usually hits it.

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Toronto Six women start a more "normal" second season in Premier Hockey Federation

Home games, fans and congregating in their own locker room are hockey-season cornerstones the Toronto Six didn't get in its expansion year.

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Canada names women's cricket team for ICC World Cup Americas Qualifier

TORONTO — Kamna Mirchandan will captain Canada at the ICC 2022 Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier later this month in Mexico. The tournament, which also features Argentina, Brazil and the U.S., will take place Oct.

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Price likely to miss start of NHL season as he recovers from illness, surgery

Montreal coach Dominique Ducharme says he does not expect Carey Price to practise before the start of the regular season, making it unlikely the superstar goaltender will be ready for the Canadiens' season opener.

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Liam Millar looks to make mark with new Swiss club and help Canada get to World Cup

Liam Millar has already made a mark at Liverpool. Now the 22-year-old Canadian winger is looking to blaze a trail in Switzerland with FC Basel.

Oct 6, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >

The North Remembered: NHLers reflect one-and-done Canadian division

Tyler Toffoli had just filled the net on back-to-back nights against his former team.

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Brazil, Mexico challenge Canada for 2022 men's world curling berth

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada has to win a berth in the 2022 world men's curling championship because of a challenge from Brazil and Mexico.

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Burlington welterweight Mike Malott wins UFC contract with submission victory

Canadian welterweight Mike (Proper) Malott is headed to the UFC after a 39-second submission win on Dana White's Contender Series. The 29-year-old from Burlington, Ont.

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