National Sports

Siakam doesn't care about McGrady's comments; hopes to inspire kids in Cameroon

April 20, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. — He means no disrespect, but Pascal Siakam doesn't care what Tracy McGrady thinks.So, the morning after the Raptors' energetic big man led Toronto to victory ...

Maple Leafs a win away from reaching second round for first time since 2004

April 20, 2019

TORONTO — Jake Muzzin knows about closing out series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs defenceman won a Stanley Cup as a member of the L.A. Kings in 2014 and is ...

Toronto Arrows back in action after weather forces postponement of Austin game

April 20, 2019

TORONTO — After inclement weather south of the border forced postponement of last week's game against Austin Elite Rugby, the Toronto Arrows return to action Sunday against ...

Canada's Peterman and Gallant defeat Romania in world mixed doubles opener

April 20, 2019

STAVANGER, Norway — Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant defeated Romania's Iulia Traila and Allen Coliban 12-4 in their opening game Saturday at the world mixed ...

Canadian women win all three matches on Day 1 of Kitakyushu Sevens

April 20, 2019

KITAKYUSHU, Japan — Canada moved into the Cup quarter-finals at the Kitakyushu Sevens on Saturday, dispatching Spain, China and Australia in pool play.The Canadian women, ...

Saturday's Games

April 20, 2019

Saturday's Games(All times Eastern)NHL PlayoffsFirst RoundDallas at Nashville(Series tied 2-2)Winnipeg at St. Louis, 7 p.m.(Blues lead series 3-2)Carolina at Washington, 8 ...

Cracks showing in newly remodelled Toronto FC facade after wild Minnesota win

April 20, 2019

TORONTO — Another win and show of offensive might from Toronto FC. But cracks are beginning to show in the newly remodelled TFC facade.In the absence of the injured Drew Moor...

Czech Republic opens Fed Cup tie with singles victories over Canada

April 20, 2019

PROSTEJOV, Czech Republic — Canada's Rebecca Marino and Leylah Annie Fernandez lost their opening singles matches to the Czech Republic in Fed Cup play on Saturday at the ...

Lowry holds 1-stroke lead halfway through rainy RBC Heritage

April 20, 2019

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Shane Lowry parred his final two holes Saturday to hold on to a one-stroke lead through two rounds in the rain-delayed RBC Heritage.Lowry was among...

Avalanche hot at the right time, cruise past Flames into second round

April 20, 2019

CALGARY — Colorado had to be at its best over the final month of the of the regular season just to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Avalanche are still playing at ...

Canadian Women open Kitakyushu Sevens with back-to-back wins

April 20, 2019

KITAKYUSHU, Japan — The Canadian women have opened the Kitakyushu Sevens with back-to-back wins.Karen Paquin made her return to the lineup after almost three years away with ...

Scores and Schedule

April 19, 2019

Friday's GamesNHL PlayoffsFirst RoundToronto 2 Boston 1(Maple Leafs lead series 3-2)Colorado 5 Calgary 1(Avalanche win series 4-1)---AHL PlayoffsFirst Round (best-of-five)...

Toronto's Stroman shuts down Athletics for first win of year

April 19, 2019

OAKLAND, Calif. — Marcus Stroman struck out six ...

Flame out; Avalanche advance in NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Calgary

April 19, 2019

CALGARY — Add the Calgary Flames to shocking ...

Brooke Henderson, Nelly Korda tied for lead in Hawaii

April 19, 2019

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Defending champion Brooke ...

Public Library holds spring tea and author reading

April 20, 2019

“It’s nice to see so many of you here this afternoon for the author reading and spring tea at the Library,” said Sherry Guenther, library board member in her introduction of published author Janet . . .