National Sports

COC's Tokyo decision brings back memories for athletes who missed 1980 Games

Time hasn't diminished the myriad of emotions Jay Triano felt in 1980. There was the euphoria of the Canadian men's basketball team qualifying for the Moscow Summer Games.

Mar 23, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL suspends 2019-20 season, impacting seven Canadian teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Mar 23, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign ex-NFL offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio. A second-round pick (44th overall) of the Buffalo Bills in 2014, Kouandjio spent parts of five seasons in the NFL before being out of football last year.

Mar 23, 2020 2:41 PM Read more >

Former Canadian youth international defender Brandon John joins Atletico Ottawa

OTTAWA — Expansion Atletico Ottawa has added former Canadian youth international defender Brandon John to its Canadian Premier League roster.

Mar 23, 2020 2:32 PM Read more >

Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots

BOSTON — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. Hoyer was released by Indianapolis on Saturday.

Mar 23, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

NHLPA head Don Fehr on pandemic: 'It's difficult to wrap your arms around'

Don Fehr's phone has been glued to the side of his head since the COVID-19 outbreak brought sports, and much of society, to a screeching halt.

Mar 23, 2020 1:11 PM Read more >

Canada's withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics shows it's about more than medals

Canada's Olympic community hopes its bold move to withdraw from this summer's Tokyo Olympics sends a message to Canadians and people from around the world — this is about much more than medals.

Mar 23, 2020 1:04 PM Read more >

UEFA formally postpones Champions League final amid shutdown

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA formally postponed the Champions League final on Monday — an inevitable move with European soccer in total shutdown and four Round of 16 games yet to be completed.

Mar 23, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Promising Canadian sailor already faces plenty of challenges on Olympic journey

Just 20, promising Canadian sailor James Juhasz was already targeting the 2024 Olympics.

Mar 23, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

Spruce Meadows cancels summer show jumping series because of COVID-19

CALGARY — World-renowned in the equestrian community, Spruce Meadows has cancelled its summer tournament season because of COVID-19.

Mar 23, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >