National Sports

Price's health, youth development are big off-season storylines for Habs

BROSSARD, Que. — The health of star goaltender Carey Price and the development of their youthful core will be key storylines after a whirlwind of a season for the Montreal Canadiens.

Apr 30, 2022 1:18 PM Read more >

Senators have promising young core, but head into off-season with work to do

OTTAWA — A season that started with optimism for the Ottawa Senators finished with the same result — the team outside the playoffs.

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Madrid clinches record-extending 35th Spanish league title

MADRID (AP) — In an dominating season for Real Madrid, it was only fitting that it didn’t even need its best players to win the Spanish league.

Apr 30, 2022 10:53 AM Read more >

Stanley Cup playoff preview: A look at some of the key storylines

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup inside the NHL's 2020 post-season bubble, then repeated last July following a pandemic-shortened campaign accented by one-and-done divisions based on geography.

Apr 30, 2022 10:39 AM Read more >

Canada's Wade White claims second senior men curling title with win over Czechs

GENEVA — Wade White and his team from Lac la Biche, Alta., picked up their second world senior men's curling title with a 6-3 win over the Czech Republic's David Sik on Saturday.

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Torvill and Dean being honored by Ice Theater of New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, considered the trailblazers of modern ice dance, will be honored May 9 by Ice Theater of New York.

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Stars and sleepers: Players to watch as the NHL playoffs get underway

It’s time for the NHL playoffs, where some of the world’s best hockey players are sure to up their game as they chase the Stanley Cup.

Apr 29, 2022 11:33 PM Read more >

Shore, Oilers use shootout to edge Canucks 3-2 in final game of regular season

EDMONTON — Even with star forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl resting for the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers were able to close out the regular season on a high note.

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Peña and Alvarez's home runs in five-run sixth inning lead Astros past Blue Jays 11-7

TORONTO — Yusei Kikuchi will still be a work in progress for Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker after a disappointing start on Friday.

Apr 29, 2022 10:10 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets down playoff-bound Calgary Flames 3-1 in penultimate game

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck found some satisfaction with backstopping the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the top-flight Calgary Flames on Friday.

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