Skip to content

National Sports

Canada's Olivier Aubin-Mercier moves within one win of US$1-million MMA payday

Canada's Olivier Aubin-Mercier moves within one win of US$1-million MMA payday

NEW YORK — (The Canadian Gangster) Olivier Aubin-Mercier won a unanimous decision over Paraguay's Alex Martinez on Friday to move into the lightweight final of the Professional Fighters League. The 33-year-old from Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que.
Read more >
Tom Kim going places in a hurry, among leaders at Wyndham

Tom Kim going places in a hurry, among leaders at Wyndham

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joohyung “Tom” Kim began the Wyndham Championship with a quadruple bogey on his first hole and wasn't the least bit bothered. The kid seems to be going places in a hurry.
Read more >
Harrington takes one stroke lead after first round of Shaw Charity Classic

Harrington takes one stroke lead after first round of Shaw Charity Classic

CALGARY — Padraig Harrington lives to hear the roar of the crowd.
Read more >
Bryan Burnham returns as B.C. Lions take on struggling Edmonton Elks

Bryan Burnham returns as B.C. Lions take on struggling Edmonton Elks

VANCOUVER — Few would have faulted Bryan Burnham for taking some time away from the B.C. Lions this season.
Read more >
RCMP investigate video of B.C. beer-hockey brawl with possible skate kick to the face

RCMP investigate video of B.C. beer-hockey brawl with possible skate kick to the face

BURNABY, B.C. — A video apparently showing a brawling recreational league hockey player using a skate blade to kick a second player in the face has attracted the attention of RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
Read more >
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal's National Bank Open due to abdominal injury

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal's National Bank Open due to abdominal injury

MONTREAL — Youth will be served at the upcoming National Bank Open after a couple of late withdrawals shook up the draw at the ATP Tour's Masters 1000 tournament.
Read more >
Canada's Fernandez draws into bracket with world No. 1 Swiatek at National Bank Open

Canada's Fernandez draws into bracket with world No. 1 Swiatek at National Bank Open

TORONTO — When Leylah Fernandez's name was drawn into the same bracket as world No. 1 Iga Swiatek for the upcoming National Bank Open a mischievous smile played across the top-seeded Canadian's face. The 19-year-old from Laval, Que.
Read more >
Coach Bob Bradley believes Toronto FC now has framework in place to build off

Coach Bob Bradley believes Toronto FC now has framework in place to build off

Bob Bradley knew what he was getting into at Toronto FC. An astute soccer brain with a vested interest in Toronto given son Michael has called it home since 2014, the veteran coach had watched the club closely from afar.
Read more >
Calgary is a 'great fit' for new Flame Huberdeau

Calgary is a 'great fit' for new Flame Huberdeau

CALGARY — After a tumultuous start to the off-season, the Calgary Flames announced some good news late Thursday night with the signing of newly acquired left-winger Jonathan Huberdeau to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension .
Read more >
Canadian men overwhelm Vanuatu to win cricket one-dayer by 204 runs

Canadian men overwhelm Vanuatu to win cricket one-dayer by 204 runs

KING CITY, Ont. — Nicholas Kirton scored 108 not out as Canada recovered from a slow start at bat to overwhelm Vanuatu and win by 204 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A play Friday.
Read more >