National Sports

Canadian athletes feel a mixed bag of emotions a year out, again, from the Tokyo Olympic Games.

TORONTO — As the CFL and CFL Players' Association continue discussing amending their collective bargaining agreement to allow for a shortened season, government funding remains key to football being played in 2020.

Toronto FC is back in action. The Raptors and Maple Leafs are gearing up for their return to play. But today there are still more questions than answers as Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment looks to the future.

The CFL team formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos has seen a "very significant" spike in sales of clothing and other items bearing the now-defunct name, says the team's chief executive.

SANDY, Utah — Rachel Daly scored on a header in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash advanced to the Challenge Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Wednesday.

Brittany Marchand felt like her career was on an upswing after tying for eighth at the Florida's Natural Charity Classic in early March.

CALGARY — A decorated Canadian women's hockey player has stepped to the helm of Alpine Canada. Therese Brisson is the new president and chief executive officer of Canada's governing body of skiing.

Two days before they step on the court for their first game in more than four months, the Toronto Raptors didn't want to take it easy Wednesday.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — David Law of Scotland shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Oliver Fisher, Garrick Porteous and Renato Paratore in the opening round of the British Masters at Close House Golf Course near Newcastle on Wednesd

WINNIPEG — Hosting hundreds of players, coaches and staff in Winnipeg for the Canadian Football League season could boost the economy without leading to a spike in COVID-19 numbers, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday.