General Sport Canada news

Building on a breakthrough 2014-15 season, the Canadian women's rugby sevens team kicks off a new campaign Thursday in Dubai.

Olympic waterways in Rio still contaminated, Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco named MLS MPV and Wally Buono back on sidelines for B.C. Lions.

Jon Cornish announced he is leaving the CFL today. The star running back, who suffered two major concussions, says he plans to be an ambassador for brain health after his retirement from the Calgary Stampeders.

After winning an Olympic medal in Sochi, Canadian ski cross racer Kelsey Serwa faced an aching body and a tough call. But now her decision to take a year off from the sport is starting to pay dividends.

After winning an Olympic medal in Sochi, Canadian ski cross racer Kelsey Serwa faced an aching body and a tough call. But now her decision to take a year off from the sport is starting to pay dividends.

The Italian Olympic Committee has requested two-year doping bans for 26 track and field athletes — several of whom track are slated to compete at next year's Rio de Janeiro Games.

Edmonton head coach Chris Jones did little during a media session Wednesday to quiet the rumours that he is leaving for Saskatchewan after leading the Eskimos to a Grey Cup title.

Edmonton head coach Chris Jones did little during a media session Wednesday to quiet the rumours that he is leaving for Saskatchewan after leading the Eskimos to a Grey Cup title.

Canadian speed skater Ivanie Blondin's compact frame was well suited to her old sport, but now that the long track schedule features the physical, fan-friendly mass start event, she can use her short track body — and skills — to her advantage.

The Toronto Maple Leafs plan to send goaltender Jonathan Bernier on a minor-league conditioning stint. Coach Mike Babcock said Wednesday that Bernier would go to the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies for 10 days once starter James Reimer is healthy.

Wladimir Klitschko has invoked a contract clause calling for a rematch with Tyson Fury in an attempt to regain the heavyweight title he lost to the British fighter.

Josh Donaldson debuted his latest hairstyle on Twitter Wednesday night and people aren't sure what to make of it.

Jeff Tedford is stepping down as head coach of the B.C. Lions, and general manager Wally Buono will take over as coach next season, the CFL team announced Wednesday.

Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco has been named MVP of Major League Soccer. It's the latest and biggest accolade this season for the 28-year-old Italian international, who won the Golden Boot as the league's top scorer, was voted top newcomer and named to the league's Best XI.

A new round of testing by The Associated Press shows Rio's Olympic waterways are as rife with pathogens far offshore as they are nearer land. That means there is no dilution factor in the bay or lagoon where events will take place and no less risk to the health of athletes like sailors competing farther from the shore.

A new round of testing by The Associated Press shows Rio's Olympic waterways are as rife with pathogens far offshore as they are nearer land. That means there is no dilution factor in the bay or lagoon where events will take place and no less risk to the health of athletes like sailors competing farther from the shore.

Four Canadian teams were part of a busy Tuesday night in the NHL. Here's a quick look at how they fared.

Anze Kopitar scored on a pass from Jeff Carter 2:02 into overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Sean Monahan had the clinching goal in the shootout and two assists in regulation Tuesday night as the Calgary Flames overcame a three-goal, third-period deficit to beat the Dallas Stars 4-3.

Wayne Simmonds scored the tiebreaking goal and Sean Couturier had an empty-netter and two assists as the Philadelphia Flyers downed the Ottawa Senators 4-2.

Captain Max Pacioretty scored late in the third period to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays fans learned that starting pitcher David Price will no longer be a "boy in blue," as he reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $217-million US deal with the Boston Red Sox. The news has left Jays fans feeling a bit rejected.

Toronto Blue Jays fans on social media were left feeling spurned after reports surfaced Tuesday that starting pitcher David Price had agreed to a seven-year, $217-million US deal with the AL East rival Boston Red Sox.

Toronto FC announced defensive changes Tuesday on the eve of celebrating yet another award for offensive dynamo Sebastian Giovinco.

Major League Soccer has scheduled a "special announcement" in Toronto for Wednesday morning, which coincides with the announcement of the MVP winner. Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco is one of the fiinalists