National Sports

Ontario sets $2.35 million for OHL post-secondary scholarships as part of initiative

TORONTO — The province provided the Ontario Hockey League with $2.35 million Wednesday for teams' post-secondary education programs, but more could be coming to help the league resume play during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2.

Mar 17, 2021 1:37 PM Read more >

Victor Vazquez reunited with Greg Vanney, this time in L.A. Galaxy colours

Former Toronto FC star midfielder Victor Vazquez returned to Major League Soccer on Wednesday, reunited with head coach Greg Vanney — this time in Los Angeles Galaxy colours.

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Islanders captain Anders Lee out for season with knee injury

New York Islanders captain Anders Lee is out for the rest of the season with a right knee injury that requires surgery. General manager Lou Lamoriello said Wednesday that Lee is set for surgery later this week to repair a torn ACL.

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Vancouver Canucks claim former Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jimmy Vesey

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have claimed winger Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old Vesey has five goals and two assists in 30 games with Toronto this season.

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Ottawa Senators acquire goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have claimed goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets.

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Walker clan settles into curling bubble life again with Canadian mixed doubles

CALGARY — Geoff Walker knows every inch of the room, hall, lobby and parking lot of the hotel housing teams in Calgary's curling bubble.

Mar 17, 2021 9:55 AM Read more >

Quebec City's Anne-Catherine Tanguay returns to pro golf with Symetra Tour event

Anne-Catherine Tanguay was watching golf on TV from her home in Florida, taking care of her newborn daughter, when she realized she wasn't done playing the professional game.

Mar 17, 2021 9:24 AM Read more >

Canadian Milos Raonic beats American Tommy Paul at Mexican Open

Canadian Milos Raonic is heading to the second round in Acapulco. The fourth-seeded Raonic toppled American Tommy Paul 7-6(6), 6-4 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Mexican Open. The Thornhill, Ont.

Mar 16, 2021 9:44 PM Read more >

Laurie Blouin, Mark McMorris capture world titles for Canada

ASPEN, Colo. — Canada earned double gold in snowboard big air as Laurie Blouin and Mark McMorris won their respective events at the snowboard and freeski world championships on Tuesday. Max Parrot of Bromont, Que.

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Raptors' VanVleet said the blame and guilt associated with COVID-19 is unfair

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been vocal for months about the blame laid on NBA players and others who catch COVID-19. The truth to his words mean even more now that he's been sick himself.

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