National Sports

Squamish man first Canadian to be chosen for the Fjällräven Polar expedition

The odds were against him, but Dan Van Drunen of Squamish got his wish.

Dec 19, 2019 7:15 AM Read more >

Masse, Oleksiak among Canadians competing in inaugural swim league final

Olympic medallist Kylie Masse was looking for a way to keep her competitive drive fresh after finishing out her collegiate swimming career at the University of Toronto.

Dec 19, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

Canadian world downhill ski champion John Kucera at the helm of former team

The first Canadian man to win a world championship in downhill skiing is now the head coach of his former team. John Kucera oversees a disparate Canadian men's downhill squad that includes both former teammates and a batch of young prospects.

Dec 19, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games NHL New Jersey 3 Anaheim 1 Colorado 4 Chicago 1 St.

Dec 18, 2019 9:49 PM Read more >

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL New Jersey 3 Anaheim 1 Colorado 4 Chicago 1 St.

Dec 18, 2019 9:48 PM Read more >

Allen makes 35 saves, Blues beat Oilers 2-1

ST. LOUIS — Blues coach Craig Berube took a chance and challenged a late goal. Even though it didn’t work out, his players soon rewarded his faith in them. Brayden Schenn scored, Jake Allen made 35 saves and St.

Dec 18, 2019 9:46 PM Read more >

Lowry has triple-double in Raptors' victory over Pistons

DETROIT — The Toronto Raptors beat Detroit but lost two more players in the process. “A win with a heavy price,” coach Nick Nurse said.

Dec 18, 2019 7:42 PM Read more >

Future sign: Cole arrives with old placard of Yankees fealty

NEW YORK — On his first day in pinstripes, Gerrit Cole admitted to stealing a sign — no, not those signs. Cole affixed his signature to a record $324 million, nine-year contract at 10:45 a.m.

Dec 18, 2019 6:58 PM Read more >

High school coach portrayed in 'Remember the Titans' dies

With his health declining, Herman Boone was still mapping out football strategy as if he were about to walk the sidelines one more time. “His daughter said the other night he asked for a clipboard.

Dec 18, 2019 5:17 PM Read more >

Toronto's Marc Gasol leaves game with hamstring injury

DETROIT — Toronto Raptors centre Marc Gasol has left Wednesday night's game at Detroit with a left hamstring strain.

Dec 18, 2019 5:08 PM Read more >