National Sports

Raptors lose first opener in eight years in 113-99 loss to Pelicans

TAMPA, Fla. — It was a Toronto Raptors' home opener unlike any other, played a couple thousand kilometres from home, in front of a tiny bipartisan crowd, on a day that saw the league postpone a game - on just Day 2 of the season - due to COVID-19.

Dec 23, 2020 9:24 PM Read more >

OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

HOUSTON — The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a cancelled season opener — and a $50,000 fine for the league's leading scorer.

Dec 23, 2020 8:16 PM Read more >

Ontario's sport minister says NHL talks ongoing as league plans to announce schedule

TORONTO — The NHL released its schedule for the 2020-21 season Wednesday, but Ontario's minister of sport said discussions are still ongoing about how the all-Canadian North division will operate.

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Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell available for team's opener in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell is listed as available for Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans. Powell was listed as questionable earlier in the day.

Dec 23, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

Two Saskatchewan-born offensive linemen sign extensions with Roughriders

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed homegrown offensive linemen Dan Clark and Brendon LaBatte through the 2022 season. The Regina-born Clark was a CFL all-star in 2019, helping the Roughriders score a league-high 26 rushing touchdowns.

Dec 23, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola accepts chance to see what life is like in Canadian colours

Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola will get a chance to see how the other half lives next month at a Canadian national team camp in Florida.

Dec 23, 2020 2:41 PM Read more >

Atletico's Trippier banned for 10 weeks for betting breaches

LONDON — Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier was banned from football for 10 weeks on Wednesday for breaching betting rules in a punishment from The English Football Association that applies worldwide.

Dec 23, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Ontario Hockey League pushes back start of season again because of COVID-19

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has delayed the February start of its 2020-21 season. The OHL announced Wednesday the season will not start on Feb. 4, the date targeted earlier this year.

Dec 23, 2020 9:56 AM Read more >

Veteran forward Michael Frolik signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Michael Frolik to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. The 32-year-old Frolik played 57 games last season with the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres, registering six goals and eight assists.

Dec 23, 2020 9:54 AM Read more >

Canada's Bauer looking forward to new role as sports director of Astana-Premier Tech

Steve Bauer, a Canadian cycling icon, likes what he sees in his new role as sports director of Astana. The 61-year-old from Fenwick, Ont., who now calls St. Catharines, Ont., home, joined the joint Kazakh-Canadian team in late November.

Dec 23, 2020 9:20 AM Read more >