National Sports

Hamilton's pursuit of a Commonwealth Games has become more complex with the Ontario government's refusal to back a bid before 2027.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact will have Lassi Lappalainen for another year. The Impact announced Wednesday they have extended their loan agreement for the Finnish international midfielder with Italian club Bologna FC 1909 until Dec. 21, 2021.

DETROIT — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons’ training facility. About 12 hours later, she saw metal boxes on wheels with ballots inside roll into Ford Field for double checking.

PANAMA CITY — In its short history, Forge FC has already earned a reputation for scoring late.

WASHINGTON — Just past noon on Election Day, after casting her vote where the NBA’s Wizards and NHL’s Capitals play, Mary Pittman exited through one of the arena’s glass doors.

VANCOUVER — City council is scheduled to consider a motion today on whether Vancouver should make a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. Coun.

Vancouver's council is being asked to consider taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.

Toronto Wolfpack fans are familiar with the sight of giant forward Adam Sidlow running with the ball, dragging would-be tacklers with him. The six-foot-four 251-pounder left a mark, either as a starter or impact player off the bench.

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic didn't prevent Woodbine Entertainment from staging harness and thoroughbred races this year but CEO Jim Lawson says it certainly dealt the organization a huge financial blow.

Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.