National Sports

UFC confirms Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, home to the F1 Grand Prix

While some fans had expected something more like Gilligan's Island, the UFC confirmed Tuesday that its much-ballyhooed Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island.

Jun 9, 2020 3:11 PM Read more >

Leafs' Tavares: 'A breath of fresh air' to be back on the ice with teammates

TORONTO — Walking into the Maple Leafs' practice facility represented a small return to normalcy for John Tavares.

Jun 9, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

Ottawa's Noel Hoefenmayer named top CHL defenceman for 2019-20 season

TORONTO — Noel Hoefenmayer of the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's has been named the Canadian Hockey League's defenceman of the year.

Jun 9, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Some Canadian CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

TORONTO — Darren Thornton is in the process of researching new names to rebrand CrossFit Defy, the gym he co-owns with his wife Michelle in Toronto's Leaside neighbourhood.

Jun 9, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

Nurse: This is a historic opportunity to make some lasting change.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors may finally get a chance to resume their title defence if the NBA restarts late next month in Orlando.

Jun 9, 2020 1:16 PM Read more >

Lifetime ban of track coach Andy McInnis upheld by Athletics Canada commissioner

OTTAWA — Athletics Canada's independent commissioner's office has upheld the lifetime ban of former track coach Andy McInnis for sexual harassment and misconduct. In a ruling issued Tuesday, commissioner Hugh L.

Jun 9, 2020 1:01 PM Read more >

Curling Canada names new head coaches for mixed doubles, wheelchair programs

OTTAWA — Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams.

Jun 9, 2020 9:41 AM Read more >

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer makes basic purse of US$125,000 in UFC 250 loss

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer made a basic purse of US$125,000 for her loss by decision Saturday to featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes at UFC 250.

Jun 8, 2020 5:16 PM Read more >

Oilers players take the ice at Rogers Place as Phase 2 of NHL return begins

The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday — some of them, anyway.

Jun 8, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

2020 Vanier Cup a casualty of COVID-19, U Sports cancels championships

Canadian university sport has ground to a virtual halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic that also wiped out this year's Vanier Cup. U Sports cancelled six fall championships, including the Nov.

Jun 8, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >