National Sports

Athletes will be tested daily, and will be restricted to village and venue in Tokyo

Testing, testing and more testing. Less than three months before the Tokyo Olympics are set to open amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, increased testing was the biggest takeaway of the "Playbook" for athletes released by organizers on Wednesday.

Apr 28, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

Sevens women say they were let down by Rugby Canada's bullying/harassment policy

The Canadian women's rugby sevens team, which made a formal complaint in January to its governing body, says it was let down by Rugby Canada's harassment and bullying policy.

Apr 28, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald ready for PFL debut

Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald, a former Bellator champion and UFC title contender, opens a new chapter in his MMA career Thursday when he makes his Professional Fighters League debut against (Curtious) Curtis Millender.

Apr 28, 2021 1:17 PM Read more >

Being taken in CFL draft would be redemption for Regina Rams running back Kyle Borsa

Being taken in the 2021 CFL draft would be more than just the realization of a childhood dream for Kyle Borsa. More importantly, it would serve as a testament to how perseverance can help overcome adversity.

Apr 28, 2021 1:13 PM Read more >

Canadian Premier League delays kickoff of third season due to pandemic

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League, which had hoped to begin play May 22 on the Victoria Day long weekend, says it is pushing back the kickoff date for its third season.

Apr 28, 2021 12:14 PM Read more >

Canadian GP cancelled due to COVID-19, contract to hold race in Montreal extended

MONTREAL — The Canadian Grand Prix was cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 health measures on Wednesday, but officials announced that a contract to hold the race in Montreal has been extended by two years.

Apr 28, 2021 11:36 AM Read more >

Running back Chuba Hubbard patiently waiting to hear his name called at '21 NFL draft

Chuba Hubbard is ready to finally know where his pro football career will begin. For months, the native of Sherwood Park, Alta.

Apr 28, 2021 10:22 AM Read more >

Forward Drouin taking leave of absence from Canadiens for personal reasons

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forward Jonathan Drouin is taking indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. The Canadiens announced on their Twitter feed that Drouin will be placed on long-term injured reserve by the club.

Apr 28, 2021 10:17 AM Read more >

Game at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium a trip down Memory Lane for Toronto FC bosses

Toronto FC's Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal at Raymond James Stadium was a trip down Memory Lane for both club president Bill Manning and GM Ali Curtis.

Apr 28, 2021 9:51 AM Read more >

Raptors sign Gillespie after forward impresses over 10-day contracts

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Freddie Gillespie after he impressed over a pair of 10-day contracts. The six-foot-nine, 245-pound native of Saint Paul, Minn., is averaging 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 16.

Apr 28, 2021 8:56 AM Read more >