Sports

Canada to host Cuba in September to kick off CONCACAF Nations League play

TORONTO - Canada will open CONCACAF Nations League play against Cuba in September before facing the U.S. in October and November. The 78th-ranked Canadian men will host No. 174 Cuba on Sept. 7 with th...

May 21, 2019

Canadian soccer players pledge part of their salaries to Common Goal movement

TORONTO - Canada will be helping others while going trophy-hunting at this summer's Women's World Cup. Canada captain Christine Sinclair and 13 other national team players have followed vete...

May 21, 2019

Back on top: Nadal beats Djokovic for 9th Italian Open title

ROME - Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be. After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay-court tournaments, Nadal dominated for stretches against his longtime rival, Novak Djokovi...

May 21, 2019

Halifax mayor Mike Savage asking employers to jump on Mooseheads bandwagon

HALIFAX - Mayor Mike Savage is asking employers in his city to give their employees some leeway, even forgiveness, ahead of Wednesday's "glorious day in Halifax sports." The host Mooseheads&...

May 21, 2019

Eakins talks Edmonton struggles, AHL success as Gulls continue to impress

Dallas Eakins answers the phone as he's walking from the arena to his team's hotel in suburban Chicago. Ominous storm clouds looming above, the head coach of the San Diego Gulls offers ...

May 21, 2019

"Fun Guy" Kawhi the latest example of NBA branding

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard's likeness looks down from some 10 storeys high over Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. Arms crossed. Serious face. The tagline reads: "Fun Gu...

May 21, 2019

Canadians Weir, Taylor book berths in U.S. Open through sectional qualifier

DALLAS - Mike Weir is heading back to the U.S. Open. The Canadian golfer earned a spot in the field for the third major of the PGA Tour calendar by finishing in a tie for fifth place at a section...

May 21, 2019

Green, Warriors beat Blazers for 3-0 lead in West finals

PORTLAND, Ore. - With Kevin Durant out, Draymond Green has taken it upon himself to boost Golden State. And boy, has he. Green had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Warriors beat the Port...

May 20, 2019

Warriors beat Blazers 119-117 in OT for NBA Finals berth

PORTLAND, Ore. - Draymond Green had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and made a key 3-pointer in overtime as the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year with...

May 20, 2019

F1 champion and aviation entrepreneur Niki Lauda dies at 70

BERLIN - Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, who won two of his titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation in...

May 20, 2019