National Sports

Canadian receiver Mardner stepping up as big-play threat for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

FBC-Canadian-College-Gameday Add Nick Mardner's name to the growing list of big-play Canadian receivers in the NCAA. The six-foot-six, 190-pound redshirt sophomore from Mississauga, Ont.

Nov 13, 2020 10:38 AM Read more >

Vancouver's Pospisil advances to Sofia Open final with win over veteran Gasquet

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advanced to the final of the Sofia Open indoor hardcourt tennis tournament with a 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-0 win over France's Richard Gasquet on Friday.

Nov 13, 2020 10:27 AM Read more >

Toronto-raised star Malin Akerman on the sisterhood in 'Chick Fight' and her own life

TORONTO — Like her character in her new film "Chick Fight," Toronto-raised actress Malin Akerman says she's faced a few struggles in her career.

Nov 13, 2020 10:09 AM Read more >

Zverev denies domestic abuse allegations: 'Not who I am'

LONDON — German tennis player Alexander Zverev gave a more detailed denial of domestic abuse allegations made by a former girlfriend, saying Friday “that's not who I am.

Nov 13, 2020 8:29 AM Read more >

Snow, cold and COVID-19 precautions usher in early ski season in Western Canada

CALGARY — Western Canadians tired of isolating at home are filling the slopes at mountain ski resorts that have opened earlier than usual despite worries about surging cases of COVID-19.

Nov 13, 2020 1:15 AM Read more >

Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

NEW YORK — As opening day finally approached, Freddie Freeman had far bigger concerns than perfecting his swing and practicing his scoops. Just being able to walk a few steps was hard enough.

Nov 12, 2020 6:29 PM Read more >

Jays GM Atkins says he has "been close" on a deal, sees opportunity in market

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had just started a media conference call on Thursday when a call came in on his mobile phone. Some 15 minutes later, it was his iPad that started ringing.

Nov 12, 2020 3:24 PM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps feel stronger, closer to playoffs after tough season

VANCOUVER — Russell Teibert knows there are people that counted the Vancouver Whitecaps out this season.

Nov 12, 2020 3:08 PM Read more >

Vancouver's Pospisil beats Millman, advances to Sofia Open semifinals

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advanced to the semifinals of the Sofia Open indoor hardcourt tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-2 win over sixth-seed John Millman on Thursday.

Nov 12, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

"I like to compete against the best" - De Grasse disappointed he won't race Coleman

The world's fastest men have never intimidated Andre De Grasse. He prefers to measure himself against the very best.

Nov 12, 2020 2:09 PM Read more >