National Sports

Olympic speedskaters Gilmore Junio, Kaylin Irvine and Marsha Hudey retire

CALGARY — Canadian Olympic speedskaters Gilmore Junio, Kaylin Irvine and Marsha Hudey announced their retirements on Wednesday.

Dec 21, 2022 10:49 AM Read more >

Roughriders sign defensive back Nick Marshall to one-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed defensive back Nick Marshall to a one-year contract extension.

Dec 21, 2022 10:28 AM Read more >

Multi-medal day for Canada in World Cup ski cross

INNICHEN, Italy — Canadians collected three medals in World Cup ski cross Wednesday led by Reece Howden's silver in the men's races. Canadian men ranked second to fourth with Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C.

Dec 21, 2022 9:48 AM Read more >

Hockey Canada picking up the pieces after disastrous, scandal-filled 2022

Hugh L. Fraser didn't have the nuts-and-bolts knowledge to coach his sons' hockey teams. He did, however, want to pitch in at the frigid rinks across eastern Ontario.

Dec 21, 2022 9:32 AM Read more >

NHLers reflect how 3-on-3 OT has changed since inception: 'You can't force it'

Mark Giordano remembers a time when 3-on-3 overtime was run-and-gun. Those chaotic days are long gone.

Dec 21, 2022 9:17 AM Read more >

Senators sign defenceman Artem Zub to four-year contract extension

OTTAWA — Defenceman Artem Zub has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators. The contract has an average annual value of US$4.6 million. Zub will earn $4 million in 2023-24, and then $4.

Dec 21, 2022 8:41 AM Read more >

Toffoli and Kadri both score twice, Flames beat Sharks 7-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli and Dillon Dube both scored in the first 30 seconds, Nazem Kadri got the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 7-3 on Tuesday night.

Dec 20, 2022 11:45 PM Read more >

Connor a top gun as Jets sink Senators 5-1

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness continues to be impressed with the hockey smarts Winnipeg Jets' defenceman Josh Morrissey is displaying this season.

Dec 20, 2022 10:38 PM Read more >

Bunting, Maple Leafs snap Lightning's five-game win streak with 4-1 victory

TORONTO — Michael Bunting scrapped and clawed to make the NHL full-time after toiling in the minors for parts of six seasons.

Dec 20, 2022 9:21 PM Read more >

Condo shooting victims include grandfather of Leafs defenceman Mete

TORONTO — The grandfather of Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Victor Mete was among those killed in a mass shooting in Vaughan, Ont. on Sunday.

Dec 20, 2022 8:58 PM Read more >