National Sports

Simone Biles didn’t plan for her second Olympics to become a flashpoint in the evolving conversation about the role proper mental health plays in all levels of sports. Then again, she’s hardly complaining. If anything, she’s leaning into it. The American gymnastics star has no regrets about her decision to […]

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) – Two weeks after winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, top-ranked Nelly Korda began her bid for a second major title by shooting 5-under 67 in the first round to share the clubhouse lead at the Women’s British Open on Thursday. Korda rolled in a […]

CHICAGO (AP) – Rookie quarterback Justin Fields settled in and the Chicago Bears saw the playmaking ability they dreamed about on draft day. Fields rallied Chicago back Saturday from a 13-0 deficit in his preseason debut by throwing for a touchdown and running for one in a 20-13 victory over […]

CALGARY – After recording his first CFL victory as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Ryan Dinwiddie praised his players for their come-from-behind effort. “We knew it was going to be huge challenge,” said Dinwiddie, who served for four seasons as Calgary’s quarterbacks coach before being hired by the Argos. […]

Canadian golf legend Jocelyne Bourassa has died at the age of 74. Golf Canada confirmed her passing late Tuesday evening. The native of Shawinigan, Que., first distinguished herself as an amateur, winning three Quebec Junior Championships (1963, 1964 and 1965) and four Quebec Amateur Championships (1963, 1969, 1970 and 1971). […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers finally get to unfurl their Grey Cup banner Thursday, some 620 days after earning it. Waiting to knock heads when the season-opening festivities end at IG Field are the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who were at the wrong end of the 33-12 score at the 107th Grey Cup […]

When Zach Hyman visited Edmonton with his wife about a week ago, he quickly realized that signing with the Oilers as a free agent would be a “no brainer.” The couple liked the city and could see their seven-month-old son, Theo, growing up there. Hyman loved the rink – and […]

CALGARY – Hockey Canada has released the schedule for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship Women’s World Championship, featuring Canada versus Finland in the opening game. The 31-game tournament will be played at WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alta., from August 20-31. This is the eighth […]

TORONTO – Three refugees from South Sudan competing at the Olympics will be heading to a Canadian college this fall under a program that gives students displaced by conflict a chance to pursue their academic goals. Rose Nathike Likonyen, Paulo Amotun Lokoro and James Nyang Chiengjiek are currently members of […]

HELSINKI (AP) – U.S. pop singer Pink has offered to pay a fine given to the Norwegian female beach handball team for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms. Pink said she was “very proud” of the team for protesting against the rule that prevented them from wearing shorts […]