General Sport Canada news

In Anaheim's John Gibson, Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck and Pittsburgh's Matt Murray, the NHL is experiencing a goaltending renaissance, writes CBC Sports hockey writer Mike Brophy.

Defenceman Brent Burns has agreed to an eight-year extension with the San Jose Sharks worth a reported $64-million US.

With his first PGA Tour victory barely in the books, Mackenzie Hughes is already thinking about his first major.

Major League Baseball has honoured a Philadelphia Phillies fan for making a heroic catch.

Care of Serbian fourth division football, an epic, wait-until-you-see this soccer moment was caught on camera and sports fans everywhere were thankful as they pressed replay all day long.

Jeff Skinner didn't appear long for Carolina before last year's NHL trade deadline but Hurricanes GM Ron Francis refused to deal the 23-year-old, believing the forward still had plenty to offer. Skinner has since regained his offensive form and become a leader.

The 2016 Grey Cup kicks off in Toronto at BMO field on Sunday, but it seems both teams will be travelling a little lighter when they hit the road as the weekend festivities will be a couple of mascots short.

Bruce Arena is returning to coach the United States national soccer team. The winningest coach in American national team history, he took over Tuesday, one day after Jurgen Klinsmann was fired.

A pilot project of the program started with the Kitchener Rangers and the Peterborough Petes last year.

Alleged assaults took place between 1998 and 2005 and involved a child under 13. He was arrested Monday while running an errand at a local tire store and was arraigned by video from jail Tuesday.

Calgary Stampeders running back will play the Ottawa Redblacks in his hometown of Toronto in this weekend's Grey Cup match-up. He topped the CFL in rushing with 1,198 yards in 2016 and was one of just two players to surpass 1,000.

Mayor Denis Coderre says the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Grand Prix will go ahead, as planned, in Montreal next year.

In hopes of ending a three-decade Olympic medal drought in long track speed skating's sprint events, Norway has turned to the Canadian who once dominated the short distances to reverse its fortunes.

Michael Phelps told reporters Monday ahead of USA Swimming's Golden Goggle awards that he has removed himself from USA Swimming's drug testing program.

Some people will do anything to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford. Even sleep overnight in the stadium's bathroom.

Chris Paul had 26 points and 12 assists, Blake Griffin also scored 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115 on Monday night in a matchup of early-season division leaders.

Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals and Cam Talbot made 31 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 5-0 victory over the Western Conference-leading Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Shades of Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel scored on his first shot in his first ever NHL shift on Monday night.

Kyle Okposo had a goal and an assist, helping the Buffalo Sabres bust an offensive slump with three power-play goals in a 4-2 win against the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

The NFL has played plenty of international games but for the first time in the league's history, it will play Monday Night Football outside of the United States.

Derek Carr woke up a struggling Oakland offence by throwing two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as the Raiders capped a successful trip to Mexico with a 27-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday night.

The Ontario Athletic Commission has barred former light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans from fighting at UFC 206 on Dec. 10 in Toronto.

The Calgary Stampeders were a 12-6 team that lost to the host 9-9 Argonauts when the Grey Cup was last held in Toronto four years ago. The message at McMahon Stadium on Monday morning was to turn a deaf ear to talk of being prohibitive favourites against the Ottawa Redblacks.

Tucson Roadrunners captain Craig Cunningham remains in "stable condition but still critical condition" after collapsing on the ice prior to an AHL game against the Manitoba Moose on Saturday night.

There will be a special atmosphere at Olympic Stadium when the Montreal Impact faces Toronto FC in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night.

There will be a special atmosphere at Olympic Stadium when the Montreal Impact faces Toronto FC in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night.

There will be a special atmosphere at Olympic Stadium when the Montreal Impact faces Toronto FC in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night.