National Sports

TORONTO — Suspect defence proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. The New York Mets, in the thick of a tight playoff race in the National League, were happy to take advantage.

LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby doesn't know when the deal will be signed. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn't far away.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Upon touching down on home soil, Paralympic silver medallist Jesse Zesseu called his first Games a surreal moment.

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Hockey star Hilary Knight wouldn’t expect anything less. More than a year after the circuit was founded, the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled much-anticipated names and logos for all six franchises on Monday.

TORONTO — Canada Soccer has reached a "framework" for a long-awaited labour agreement with its men's and women's national teams.

Despite Mexico failing to impress at this summer's Copa America and firing coach Jaime Lozano after failing to get out of the group stage, Canada coach Jesse Marsch is expecting a tough test Tuesday when the two CONCACAF rivals meet in Arlington, Tex

SAN DIEGO — Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery moved a step closer to a Bellator title shot after earning a unanimous decision Saturday night over former three-time welterweight champion Douglas (The Phenom) Lima.

OTTAWA — Thomas Chabot's golf swing seemingly wasn't impacted by off-season wrist surgery or the addition of a wedding ring. He's sure the operation will improve his on-ice performance when the Ottawa Senators' season begins, too.

It's not as prestigious as the real thing but an unofficial Canadian Triple Crown would still be a significant accomplishment for Kevin Attard.