National Sports

Fred VanVleet returns from injury, helps lead Raptors over Wizards 122-118

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet's return to action was a welcome sight for the injury-challenged Toronto Raptors on Friday.

Dec 20, 2019 8:54 PM Read more >

Nylander, Marner lead Maple Leafs past Rangers 6-3

NEW YORK — The Toronto Maple Leafs are beginning to show that they can be an elite team in the Eastern Conference.

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Junior Johnson, "The Last American Hero," dies at 88

Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, the moonshine runner turned NASCAR driver described as “The Last American Hero” by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. He was 88.

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Dodgers lefty Rich Hill is Tony Conigliaro Award winner

BOSTON — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill has won the Tony Conigliaro Award. The honour goes to a major leaguer “who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were the trademarks of Tony C.

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Raptors guard VanVleet makes return from knee injury in game against Wizards

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors say guard Fred VanVleet will be in the starting lineup for their game tonight against the visiting Washington Wizards. VanVleet missed the last five games with a knee contusion.

Dec 20, 2019 3:42 PM Read more >

Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin back on track after Olympic disappointment

CALGARY — Ivanie Blondin is in a good place. She wants to stay there. With the help of some four-legged friends, the devastation the speedskater felt after 2018 Winter Olympics is shrinking in her rearview mirror.

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Dale Hunter set to lead Canada at world juniors: 'He wants it bad'

Dale Hunter holds his cards close to the vest whenever he's forced into the spotlight.

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Navy, Army probes find no racism intent in hand gestures

WASHINGTON — Hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game were not racist signals, military investigations have concluded.

Dec 20, 2019 11:22 AM Read more >

You Down With O-T-T? Direct-to-consumer options at sports media forefront

TORONTO — Sports fans have never had as much choice when it comes to watching live events as they do right now. The remote control — and the wallet — are getting workouts because of it.

Dec 20, 2019 10:50 AM Read more >

Redblacks add former CFL defensive back Alex Suber as receivers coach

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have hired as Alex Suber as receivers coach. The CFL club announced the hiring Friday. Suber most recently coached receivers at Murray State University.

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