Ottawa Sports News

Hockey fans gather in St. John's as Bob Cole is laid to rest

CBC Sports - Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:52

Family, friends and fans from around the hockey world are gathering in St. John's on Friday afternoon for the funeral of broadcasting icon Bob Cole.

Jets' Bowness, Canucks' Tocchet and Preds' Brunette up for NHL coach of the year

CBC Sports - Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:28

Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks and Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for this season's Jack Adams Award.

Bucks' Beverley throws ball at Pacers fans, later asks reporter to leave post-game interview

CBC Sports - Fri, 05/03/2024 - 09:31

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that "I have to be better."

Joy Drop: Who doesn't love a Game 7?

CBC Sports - Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:26

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed's weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

Paige Crozon leads Canadian 3x3 basketball team to win in Olympic qualifying tourney opener

CBC Sports - Fri, 05/03/2024 - 06:54

Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team won their opening match against Kenya at an Olympic qualifying tournament on Friday in Utsunomiya, Japan.

Ottawa commits $220M to help Toronto, Vancouver host 2026 World Cup games

CBC Sports - Fri, 05/03/2024 - 06:39

The federal government says it will provide $104 million to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, less than a third of the $380 million price tag estimated by the city.

Leafs defeat Bruins in Game 6

CBC Sports - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 21:15

William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their first-round series.