National Sports

Einarson, Jones set out for history books as Scotties Tournament of Hearts opens

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Kerri Einarson and Jennifer Jones take a shot at history as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins Friday at the Sandman Centre.

Feb 17, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Foster's OT winner seals 67's 3-2 comeback victory over Petes

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Cooper Foster netted the game-winning goal with 1:36 remaining in the third period as the Ottawa 67's rallied to defeat the Peterborough Petes 3-2 on Thursday. Logan Morrison led Ottawa (37-11-2-2) with two goals.

Feb 17, 2023 12:16 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Bolduc's clutch effort leads Remparts past Océanic 5-3

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Zachary Bolduc scored the Québec Remparts' final two goals to seal a 5-3 victory over the Rimouski Océanic on Thursday. Up 3-2 entering the third period, Bolduc gave his side a two-goal cushion at 6:16.

Feb 16, 2023 11:57 PM Read more >

Kubalik, Bertuzzi lead Red Wings to fifth straight win topping Flames 5-2

CALGARY — It's been an injury-riddled season for Tyler Bertuzzi but the Detroit Red Wings right-winger is healthy again and looked in vintage form Thursday night.

Feb 16, 2023 11:41 PM Read more >

Jarvis' hat trick carries Hurricanes past Canadiens 6-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis’ father missed the Carolina Hurricanes’ road game earlier this week that was part of the team’s annual trip accompanied by players' dads. The young forward put on a show when his father showed up Thursday night.

Feb 16, 2023 9:33 PM Read more >

Canada Soccer invited to testify before HOC committee amid dispute with women's team

OTTAWA — The House of Commons' heritage committee is inviting the leadership of Canada Soccer to testify in early March, putting the governing body under scrutiny over allegations of unequal treatment of the national women’s soccer team and allegatio

Feb 16, 2023 9:31 PM Read more >

Johnson scores in 3rd period, Blue Jackets beat Jets 3-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kent Johnson's third-period goal was the tiebreaker, Joonas Korpisalo had 36 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Thursday night.

Feb 16, 2023 8:57 PM Read more >

Canadian women shows effects of off-field labour distractions in 2-0 loss to U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The emotional turmoil of a bitter labour dispute took its toll on the Canadian women's soccer team Thursday. And the U.S. took advantage.

Feb 16, 2023 8:56 PM Read more >

De Grasse shows support for Canadian women's soccer team amid labour dispute

The Canadian women's soccer team has a big supporter in their ongoing impasse with Canada Soccer. Olympic champion sprinter Andre De Grasse attended the team's 2-0 opening loss Thursday to the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla.

Feb 16, 2023 7:40 PM Read more >

Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world's best. Fans packed onto every balcony on every level of the Riviera clubhouse Thursday, all of them straining for a rare sight of golf's biggest star.

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