Sports

Quebec's decision to allow fans into indoor venues leaves Als president optimistic

Montreal Alouettes president Mario Checchini is cautiously optimistic the 2021 CFL season will begin on time after a key decision by the Quebec government.Quebec announced Tuesday indoor venues will b...

May 19, 2021

'It's been a really long time': Leafs and Habs ready to finally renew playoff rivalry

TORONTO - The wait is almost over.It's been more than 42 years since Canadiens great Larry Robinson scored in overtime to eliminate the Maple Leafs from the second round of the 1979 playoffs. Now, thi...

May 19, 2021

Canada Soccer president sees post-pandemic positives, on and off the field

Nick Bontis laughs when asked about his work schedule Bontis, who turns 52 on May 27, juggles his duties as Canada Soccer president with his day job as an associate professor at McMaster University's ...

May 19, 2021

Two-time Canadian champion Chelsea Carey joins Saskatchewan curling team

REGINA - Two-time Canadian women's curling champion Chelsea Carey is joining another new team.Winnipeg's Carey will skip Jolene Campbell's team from Regina, with Campbell shifting to vice.It's Carey's...

May 19, 2021

Alberta premier not ready to give green light for Oilers fans to enter arena

EDMONTON - Alberta's premier is not ready to follow Quebec's lead in allowing hockey fans to attend NHL playoff games. Jason Kenney says Alberta currently has much higher COVID-19 numbers than Quebec....

May 19, 2021

Raptors president Ujiri challenges owners to commit to more championship runs

TAMPA, Fla. - Masai Ujiri is challenging the Toronto Raptors' ownership group to think big.The team president's future in Toronto is the biggest question looming over the Raptors this off-season.The 5...

May 19, 2021

'He's just unique': Connor McDavid's masterful season continues with playoff push

Few were the nights this hockey season when a highlight reel didn't include a jaw-dropping clip of Connor McDavid. The Edmonton Oilers' superstar centre set up teammates with stunning no-look passes. ...

May 19, 2021

Detroit pitcher Turnbull throws no-hitter as Tigers beat Mariners 5-0

SEATTLE - Spencer Turnbull pitched the fifth no-hitter in the majors already this season, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.Turnbull, who led the b...

May 18, 2021

Tuch scores twice, Vegas beats Wild to even playoff series

LAS VEGAS - Alex Tuch had two goals, including the tiebreaking score in the second period, as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Tuesday night and tied the first-round playoff ser...

May 18, 2021

Tatum scores 50, Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in

BOSTON (AP) - Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 118-100 in the play-in round on Tuesday night. Kemba Walker adde...

May 18, 2021