Sports

No short-term solutions coming for thin Montreal Impact squad: sporting director

Montreal Impact sporting director Olivier Renard says his club is looking to the future after losing another key piece. The Impact (6-10-2) parted ways with midfielder Saphir Taider Wednesday, transfe...

Oct 15, 2020

AP source: Tyronn Lue agrees to become next Clippers coach

A person with knowledge of the situation says Tyronn Lue has agreed to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Final terms were still being worked on, said the person who spoke to The Assoc...

Oct 15, 2020

Senators sign forward Evgenii Dadonov to three-year, $15-million contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year, US$15-million contract. Dadonov had 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) in 69 games with the Florida Panthers last ...

Oct 15, 2020

Lokombo, Pellerin impressed with Canadian rookie Chase Claypool's early NFL success

Boseko Lokombo likes the idea of being a trendsetter. Canadian Chase Claypool, a rookie receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has captivated NFL fans with his athleticism and big-play ability early t...

Oct 15, 2020

Canada West cancels multiple conference competitions as COVID concerns remain

EDMONTON-No conference regular season, playoff, or championship events will take place during the 2020-21 season for various sports, according to Canada West.Men's and Women's basketball, volleyball, ...

Oct 15, 2020

U Sports cancels remaining national championships in 2021 because of pandemic

No national championships in Canadian university sport will happen this season. U Sports has cancelled its 2021 national tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacted sports are men's and...

Oct 15, 2020

Canadian Cory Johnston challenging for Bassmaster Elite angler-of-the-year honours

Consistency is really paying off for Canadian Cory Johnston. The Cavan, Ont., resident has qualified for the final day of competition in four of the last five Bassmaster Elite tournaments, including a...

Oct 15, 2020

'Bad Hombres' film uses baseball to show the game of borders

RIO RANCHO, N.M. - People have always crossed borders to play baseball, and the sport routinely reaches across borders to fans. But rarely do players have to cross a border almost every day to partici...

Oct 15, 2020

Canada's Chenard calls an end to storied career as international soccer referee

Veteran Canadian official Carol Anne Chenard has retired from International soccer after some 15 years as a FIFA international referee. The 43-year-old from Summerside, P.E.I., was slated to work the ...

Oct 15, 2020

Toronto FC settles for 1-1 tie with Red Bulls, ending five-game win streak

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - A congested schedule and red-hot teenager took their toll on Toronto FC on Wednesday, Looking to match a club record with a sixth straight win, Toronto (11-2-5) instead had to s...

Oct 14, 2020