Category Archives: Sports

NEW YORK - Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is heading to the third round of the girls’ draw at the U.S. Open. The 15-year-old from Montreal downed Mylene Halemai of France 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday. F...

An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests am...

TORONTO - While Michael Bradley speaks, people listen - even if they are his bosses. So the Toronto FC brain trust was both diplomatic and attentive Tuesday when asked about their captain’s poin...

TORONTO - When Canadian women’s basketball veteran Kim Gaucher first considered a return to the national team, she wouldn’t let herself think beyond one small training block at a time. The...

ST. CROIX, N.S. - Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams will not be facing sanctions for his small role in a weekend dustup in rural Nova Scotia between two men’s softball team...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Three Canadian beach volleyball players have earned post-season awards from the FIVB World Tour. Heather Bansley of Waterdown, Ont., was named top defensive player for the thir...

SURGUT, Russia - Canada crushed South Africa 18-3 in the opening game for both teams at the FINA Women’s Water Polo World Cup on Tuesday. Krystina Alogbo of Montreal led Canada with four goals. ...

OTTAWA - Matt Duchene believes the Ottawa Senators might surprise a few people this season. Duchene, who took part in an informal scrimmage with several of his Senators teammates Monday, says he sees ...

TORONTO - Nike’s decision to use Colin Kaepernick as the face of a new ad campaign has won a thumbs-up from Michael Bradley. “Obviously I’m not a Nike guy, but good on Nike,” s...

TORONTO - Canada’s top four tennis players and a retiring doubles standout have been selected to represent the country in a Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands next month. Team captain Frank D...