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Canada's falls to Australia in Challenge Trophy final at Vancouver Sevens

Canada's falls to Australia in Challenge Trophy final at Vancouver Sevens

VANCOUVER — A depleted Canadian team ran out gas, losing 35-21 to Australia in the Challenge Trophy final Sunday at the HSBC World Ruby Sevens tournament. Injuries reduced Canada's roster to 11 players from 13.
Penalty kill shines, Capitals beat Jets to extend win streak

Penalty kill shines, Capitals beat Jets to extend win streak

WASHINGTON — Carl Hagelin scored the go-ahead goal on a breakaway out of the penalty box, backup Pheonix Copley made 33 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Sunday night for their seventh consecutive victory.
McMaster upsets Laval to win its first U Sports women's basketball title

McMaster upsets Laval to win its first U Sports women's basketball title

TORONTO — The McMaster Marauders have captured their first Bronze Baby. Sarah Gates and Linnaea Harper scored 18 points apiece as the second-seeded Marauders upset No.
Canadians Bianca Andreescu, Denis Shapovalov advance at BNP Paribas Open

Canadians Bianca Andreescu, Denis Shapovalov advance at BNP Paribas Open

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canada's Bianca Andreescu didn't waste any time on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open.
Canada's Megan Oldham takes World Cup slopestyle bronze

Canada's Megan Oldham takes World Cup slopestyle bronze

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, Calif. — Canada's Megan Oldham earned her second straight podium finish on the FIS Freestyle World Cup circuit on Sunday with a bronze medal in slopestyle. The 17-year-old from Parry Sound, Ont.
English soccer field invasions see players punched, pushed

English soccer field invasions see players punched, pushed

LONDON — In an alleged moment of malice, a pitch invader punches a player. In an apparent attempt to join goal celebrations, a fan pushes an opposition player.
Raptors tie team record with 21 3s, top Heat 125-104

Raptors tie team record with 21 3s, top Heat 125-104

MIAMI — Kyle Lowry was all alone for what seemed like forever. He was in the corner in front of the Miami bench early in the fourth quarter, no Heat defenders within 10 feet of him, and made as open a 3-pointer as one can find in an NBA game.
Carleton hammers Calgary to win 14th national basketball title since 2003

Carleton hammers Calgary to win 14th national basketball title since 2003

HALIFAX — The Carleton Ravens are back on their familiar perch as Canadian university men's basketball champions, after blowing out the previously undefeated Calgary Dinos 83-49 in Sunday's national final.
Vancouver Canucks sign 19-year-old defenceman Quinn Hughes

Vancouver Canucks sign 19-year-old defenceman Quinn Hughes

VANCOUVER — Many of Quinn Hughes' new teammates on the Vancouver Canucks know all about the giant life transition the young defenceman is about to make. The 19-year-old signed a three-year entry-level deal with the organization on Sunday.
Hall of Famer Howell, Rangers' games leader, dies at 86

Hall of Famer Howell, Rangers' games leader, dies at 86

NEW YORK — Harry Howell, the Hall of Fame defenceman who played the most games in New York Rangers' history, has died. He was 86. Howell died Saturday night. He had been living at an assisted care facility near his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario.
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