National Sports

Canadian Championship draw produces local matchups in preliminary round

Friday's Canadian Championship draw produced a slew of local matchups with the defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps and 2023 runner-up CF Montreal watching from the sidelines at the start.

Feb 23, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

No. 1 Swiatek loses to Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals. Paolini awaits in final

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iga Swiatek was upset by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships after the world No. 1 squandered an early lead on Friday.

Feb 23, 2024 10:39 AM Read more >

Jets chairman Chipman says current state of Jets attendance is not sustainable

Winnipeg Jets chairman Mark Chipman says the NHL team's future could be in jeopardy if attendance doesn't improve.

Feb 23, 2024 10:19 AM Read more >

A look at Canada's cricket men's team

A look at the Canadian men's cricket team: -- Canada qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating host Bermuda by 39 runs in October to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Region Final.

Feb 23, 2024 7:31 AM Read more >

Kerri Einarson chases curling history in Tournament of Hearts with substitute lead

CALGARY — Krysten Karwacki is in a spotlight not of her own making at the Canadian women's curling championship.

Feb 23, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Canadian competitors set for final Olympic surfing qualifier in Puerto Rico

Having won her Canadian citizenship battle, teenage surfer Erin Brooks now looks to book her ticket to the Paris Olympics.

Feb 23, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Kadri's OT winner lifts Flames past Bruins 3-2 for second straight win

CALGARY — Centring two rookies has been a new role for Nazem Kadri, but he's thriving in it. Kadri scored 3:56 into overtime and had an assist on Thursday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Feb 22, 2024 11:48 PM Read more >

McCann, Eberle lead way as Kraken beat Canucks 5-2, extending Vancouver's skid to 4

SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann had a goal and three assists, Jordan Eberle added two goals and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat NHL-leading Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday night, handing the Canucks their fourth straight loss.

Feb 22, 2024 11:02 PM Read more >

Matthews scores again and Domi has 2 goals as Maple Leafs beat Golden Knights 7-3

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Auston Matthews scored again to continue his sizzling surge, Max Domi had two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vegas Golden Knights 7-3 on Thursday night for their sixth straight win.

Feb 22, 2024 10:50 PM Read more >

WHL: Michels's two-goal effort leads Wheat Kings past Raiders 3-2

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Matteo Michels capped his two-goal effort with the game-sealing marker in the third period as the Brandon Wheat Kings topped the Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 on Thursday in Western Hockey League action.

Feb 22, 2024 10:33 PM Read more >