National Sports

Friendly against Vancouver Whitecaps key for Wrexham AFC's pre-season: coach

Coaching a professional soccer team comes with challenges. Coaching a professional soccer team that's the subject of an Emmy award-winning TV show brings a whole other degree of difficulty.

Jun 3, 2024 2:56 PM Read more >

Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid on a five-year deal

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is finally a Real Madrid player. Real Madrid said on Monday it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons, bringing together one of soccer’s top talents and its most successful club.

Jun 3, 2024 12:17 PM Read more >

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran defensive back Jonathan Moxley

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed veteran American defensive back Jonathan Moxley on Monday.

Jun 3, 2024 11:14 AM Read more >

Elks-Riders CFL game moved to afternoon to accommodate Game 1 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — The CFL has moved the Elks' season opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders to an afternoon start to allow sports fans in Edmonton to also watch the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final.

Jun 3, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

Elks optimistic of brighter 2024 after several seasons of futility

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks won all of four games in the 2023 season. The Green and Gold has just 11 wins over the previous three CFL campaigns. The team hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2019.

Jun 3, 2024 10:28 AM Read more >

Head coach Mace looks to change culture as Riders move on from disappointing seasons

REGINA — The 2024 CFL campaign will be a season of change for the Saskatchewan Roughriders with new head coach Corey Mace at the helm.

Jun 3, 2024 10:13 AM Read more >

Bethel-Thompson to take charge of Elks' present while mentoring their future

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back in the CFL, tasked with solidifying the Edmonton Elks' present while providing for their future.

Jun 3, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Deep, talented Blue Bombers look for fifth straight trip to Grey Cup

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros could have a problem this season, but it’s a good one.

Jun 3, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders seek return to former glory in 2024

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders need improvement on both sides of the football to return to the CFL's upper echelon.

Jun 3, 2024 9:22 AM Read more >

B.C. Lions eager to 'do a little more' in hunt for Grey Cup

VANCOUVER — Garry Peters noticed something was a little different as his B.C. Lions teammates filtered into training camp last month.

Jun 3, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >