National Sports

John Gruden named head coach of American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies turned to the NHL's assistant coaching ranks to fill a vacant position on their bench Tuesday, naming John Gruden as their new head coach.

Jul 4, 2023 9:23 AM Read more >

Argos remain unbeaten by picking Lions apart in 45-24 win

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions came in with the CFL's top-ranked defence but Robertson Daniel and the Toronto Argonauts showed Monday night their unit is also pretty good.

Jul 3, 2023 10:02 PM Read more >

Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert's ban through 2024

Churchill Downs is extending Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024, keeping the two-time Triple Crown winner from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby and other races for an additional year. Churchill Downs Inc.

Jul 3, 2023 5:33 PM Read more >

Canada goalkeeper and captain Borjan out for remainder of Gold Cup

Canada captain Milan Borjan will miss the rest of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with an undisclosed injury. Canada Soccer says the goalkeeper has returned to Europe so that he can recover ahead of the 2023-24 club season.

Jul 3, 2023 5:23 PM Read more >

Foundation collective bargaining agreement redefines women's professional hockey

A binding, bedrock document now in place, the best players in women's hockey will have a premier, professional North American league of their own.

Jul 3, 2023 4:06 PM Read more >

Canadian canoeists likely to get paddles on time thanks to 'all-hands-on-deck' effort

A group of 32 Canadian athletes landed in Italy on Monday for this week's under-18 and under-23 sprint canoe world championships, but their paddles didn’t make the journey, says one of the parents.

Jul 3, 2023 3:02 PM Read more >

Fernandez advances, Auger-Aliassime upset in first-round action at Wimbledon

LONDON — Leylah Fernandez moved on while Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered an upset loss in first-round action Monday at Wimbledon. Fernandez, from Laval, Que.

Jul 3, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors

TORONTO — When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA's locker-rooms or clubhouses.

Jul 3, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Max Domi follows in father’s footsteps, joins Maple Leafs: 'A dream come true'

Max Domi remembers playing with miniature hockey sticks in the Scotiabank Arena hallways growing up. Next season, he'll step onto the ice as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing a one-year, US$3-million contract on Monday.

Jul 3, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Toronto Raptors officially sign first-round draft pick Gradey Dick

TORONTO — Gradey Dick is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The swingman signed a rookie scale contract 11 days after the Raptors selected him 13th overall in the NBA draft.

Jul 3, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >