General Sport Canada news

Canadian Olympic Committee president Marcel Aubut confirmed to Scott Russell of CBC Sports on Saturday that Toronto will be submitting a bid to host the Summer Games in 2024. Here's a look at Canada's history as a host nation for the Olympics.

Speaking on the eve of the closing ceremony of the Pan Am Games, Canadian Olympic Committee president Marcel Aubut confirms to CBC Sports host Scott Russell that he will "absolutely lead and advocate with the whole power of my office that Toronto becomes the host city for 2024 Olympic Games."

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenceman Adam Larsson to a six-year contract, reportedly worth $25 million US.

Jasmin Glaesser and Allison Beveridge won a gold and bronze, respectively in the women's road race on Saturday at the Pan Am Games, giving Canada 197 medals total, eclipsing the old record of 196 they set in Winnipeg in 1999.

Cyclists Jasmin Glaesser and Allison Beveridge won a gold and bronze, respectively, in the women's road race on Saturday at the Pan Am Games, giving Canada 197 medals total, eclipsing the old record of 196 they set in Winnipeg in 1999.

Canada's Jennifer Abel and Pamela Ware are Rio bound. Abel, of Laval, Que., and Ware of Beloeil, Que., took silver in the women's three-metre synchro to earn an Olympic berth at the FINA world swimming championships Saturday.

Canada's Jennifer Abel and Pamela Ware are Rio bound. Abel, of Laval, Que., and Ware of Beloeil, Que., took silver in the women's three-metre synchro to earn an Olympic berth at the FINA world swimming championships Saturday.

Canadian cyclists Jasmin Glaesser and Allison Beveridge took the gold and bronze, respectively in the women's road race Saturday at the Pan Am Games.

David Hearn leads the Canadian Open by two strokes through three rounds and is in position to be the first Canadian to win the tournament since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

Adam Svensson was Mr. Lonely during the third round of the Canadian Open, and he made the most of it.

Canada's David Hearn is on the back nine at the RBC Canadian Open as the leader. Hearn has sole possession of the lead at 14-under par, one stroke ahead of American Bubba Watson.

Felix Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to pick up his 12th win of the season, Mark Trumbo gave Seattle the lead with a two-run homer and the Mariners beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night.

Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish suffered a broken thumb in Friday's 29-26 overtime loss to the Ottawa Redblacks and is expected to be out indefinitely. He entered Friday's contest as the league's second leading rusher with 285 yards.

Canadian sprint sensation Andre De Grasse laid down another stunning performance Friday, winning the men's 200 metres for his second gold medal to highlight Day 14 of the Pan Am Games.

Instead of handing out a standard-sized doll of Los Angeles Angels' star centre-fielder Mike Trout, the team unveiled a life-sized bobblehead of the six-foot-two slugger at Angel Stadium on Friday.

Instead of handing out a standard-sized doll of Los Angeles Angels' star centre-fielder Mike Trout, the team unveiled a life-sized bobblehead of the six-foot-two slugger at Angel Stadium on Friday.

The hometown Ottawa Redblacks upset the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 29-26 in overtime Friday night at TD Place, winning on a Delbert Alvarado 34-yard field goal.

The hometown Ottawa Redblacks upset the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 29-26 in overtime Friday night at TD Place, winning on a Delbert Alvarado 34-yard field goal.

The hometown Ottawa Redblacks upset the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 29-26 in overtime Friday night at TD Place, winning on a Delbert Alvarado 34-yard field goal.

Canada's Arthur Biyarslanov won boxing gold on Friday at the Pan American Games.

Canada's men's basketball advanced to the gold medal game in men's basketball with a 111-108 overtime win over the United States in Friday's semifinal at the Pan Am Games.

Canada's men's basketball advanced to the gold medal game in men's basketball with a 111-108 overtime win over the United States in Friday's semifinal at the Pan Am Games.

Canada's men's basketball advanced to the gold medal game in men's basketball with a 111-108 overtime win over the United States in Friday's semifinal at the Pan Am Games.

Brienne Stairs, a native of Kitchener, Ont., scored off a corner at 5:02 of the fourth period as Canada edged Chile 1-0 in the bronze medal game, Friday night at the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto.

Brienne Stairs, a native of Kitchener, Ont., scored off a corner at 5:02 of the fourth period as Canada edged Chile 1-0 in the bronze medal game, Friday night at the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto.

Glenroy Gilbert, who returned as the unit’s head coach at the end of May when asked to replace Desai Williams who, in turn, had once replaced him, says both the onus and the credit is on the young men carrying the stick.

Junior Seau's daughter will not be commenting on her father entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Aug. 8 inductions. Seau, who committed suicide in 2012, is one of seven men being inducted this year.

Junior Seau's daughter will not be commenting on her father entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Aug. 8 inductions. Seau, who committed suicide in 2012, is one of seven men being inducted this year.

Junior Seau's daughter will not be commenting on her father entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Aug. 8 inductions. Seau, who committed suicide in 2012, is one of seven men being inducted this year.

Usain Bolt returned to form by winning the 100 metres in the Diamond League at London's Olympic Stadium in 9.87 seconds on Friday.

While fellow Canadian Graham DeLaet is out with a thumb injury, David Hearn celebrated "Red and White Day" at the Canadian Open by shooting an 8-under 64 Friday to move to within three shots of leader Chad Campbell.

While fellow Canadian Graham DeLaet is out with a thumb injury, David Hearn celebrated "Red and White Day" at the Canadian Open by shooting an 8-under 64 Friday to move to within three shots of leader Chad Campbell.