National Sports

MacDonald feels, at her best, filly Chantilly could battle colts in North America Cup

It's just a dream right now but James MacDonald believes, at her best, filly Chantilly could challenge the colts in the $1-million North America Cup.

Mar 11, 2025 3:27 PM Read more >

Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the Masters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters and perhaps other major championships this year.

Mar 11, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

Blue Jays win fourth straight with 3-2 victory over Twins in spring training

DUNEDIN — Josh Rivera hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in spring training action on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025 2:04 PM Read more >

U Sports changes rule, removing one-year wait for former pro hockey players

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — U Sports will allow incoming student-athletes who have played professional hockey to participate immediately in men's hockey without a waiting period. The change starts with the 2025-26 season, U Sports announced Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025 2:02 PM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps face another tough test against CF Monterrey in Mexico

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know they're headed for hostile territory this week.

Mar 11, 2025 1:53 PM Read more >

Rookie guard Jamal Shead growing into leadership role on Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — It was a hot debate in the Toronto Raptors' locker-room.

Mar 11, 2025 1:18 PM Read more >

From South Africa to Canada, Alan Koch looks to make a difference as a soccer coach

New Zealand to Guelph, Ont., is quite the commute, especially when the family home is in B.C. But for veteran soccer coach Alan Koch, it's normal.

Mar 11, 2025 11:47 AM Read more >

Prince of Wales Stakes race set to go Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE, Ont. — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will be held Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack. The racetrack made the announcement Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025 11:03 AM Read more >

Resort confirms Kicking Horse gondola fell one metre to ground, 8 on board

GOLDEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The owner of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C., has confirmed eight people were aboard a gondola that fell to the ground Monday morning.

Mar 11, 2025 10:06 AM Read more >

Canada's Kingsbury claims silver in World Cup moguls in Livigno, remains at 98 wins

LIVIGNO — Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury won silver at a World Cup moguls event Tuesday. Kingsbury scored 82.

Mar 11, 2025 10:01 AM Read more >