National Sports

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.

Terence Davis is using his platform for things bigger than basketball. In Wednesday's media availability, the Toronto Raptors rookie's message was brief and direct.

Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming has signed with England's Chelsea. The 22-year-old from London, Ont., who has won 77 caps for Canada, joins the FA Women's Super League champion after a stellar collegiate career at UCLA.

After two knee surgeries and some extended family time, Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein returns to action Friday following a two-year break. The 30-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.

Canadian Football Hall of Famer Hank Ilesic said he "absolutely" will continue to call himself a former Edmonton Eskimo even though the CFL franchise is retiring the longtime team name.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada's Moh Ahmed raced to another blistering time Tuesday night, and proved he's not just a world-class long-distance runner. In what was a virtual sprint for the 5,000 and 10,000-metre specialist, the 29-year-old from St.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Toronto FC has made it to the round of 16 at the MLS is Back tournament, wrapping up a challenging first round with a 0-0 tie with the New England Revolution. That result assured Toronto of moving on.

BOSTON — Blue Jays outfielder Derek Fisher hit two home runs as Toronto rallied for an 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the exhibition opener for both teams on Tuesday.

TORONTO — The Blue Jays’ front office has told its players that Pittsburgh and Baltimore are possibilities for where the team will hold home games this year after Canada’s government barred the club from playing in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandem

Canada's women will take on England at Anfield, the storied home of English Premier League champion Liverpool, at next year's Rugby League World Cup. The fifth-ranked Canada Ravens open the tournament Nov. 9, 2021, against No.