National Sports

When two-time world pairs champion Eric Radford closed the book on his competitive figure skating career in 2018, he says he walked away feeling completely fulfilled.

TORONTO — "Mortal Kombat" may be based on a hit video-game franchise, but Vancouver-raised star Ludi Lin says it serves as an "apt metaphor" for divisions in the world.

All systems seemed go for the women's world hockey championship in Nova Scotia when the premier pulled the plug. The May 6-16 championship in Halifax and Truro, N.S.

VICTORIA — The former head coach of women's rowing at the University of Victoria says he was and remains "deeply sorry" to learn of the impact his leadership had on several ex-team members who filed complaints with Rowing Canada.

Despite heated social media discussion in Canada, talks between the CFL and XFL haven't addressed what rules could be implemented if the football leagues join forces.

Kia Nurse isn't just one of Canada's finest female basketball players, she's becoming a popular voice of the game as well.

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic is again wreaking havoc with the CFL's plans, but commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains bullish the league will return to the field this year. The CFL announced Wednesday it's delaying the start of the '21 season to Aug.

HUY, Belgium — Canadian cyclist Michael Woods just missed making the podium in the Fleche Wallonne one-day classic, finishing fourth Wednesday. The 34-year-old from Ottawa was third in last year's race.

A high-profile opener against host Japan, a potential "banana skin" against Olympic debutante Chile and a first-round finale against Britain. Canada got a bit of everything in Wednesday's Olympic women's soccer draw.

BURNABY, B.C. — Some of Canada's top track and field athletes face another potential road block in qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Because of surging COVID-19 cases in B.C.