National Sports

NC State beats Kentucky 72-57, returns to women's Sweet 16

RALEIGH, N.C. — Kiara Leslie had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and North Carolina State pulled away to beat Kentucky 72-57 on Monday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 25, 2019 7:20 PM Read more >

Montreal-born featherweight Felicia Spencer signs with UFC, will debut in May

Montreal-born featherweight Felicia Spencer will make her UFC debut against Australian Megan Anderson on a televised UFC card May 18 in Rochester, N.Y.

Mar 25, 2019 4:44 PM Read more >

Former ski coach Charest released as he appeals sex-related convictions

MONTREAL — Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers.

Mar 25, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White House

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Alex Ovechkin and the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.

Mar 25, 2019 4:23 PM Read more >

Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo says he can't wait to play for Toronto FC

TORONTO — Alejandro Pozuelo hit all the right notes Monday in his formal introduction as a Toronto FC player.

Mar 25, 2019 3:37 PM Read more >

Longtime track and field fixtures Andy McInnis and Ken Porter suspended

OTTAWA — Andy McInnis and Ken Porter, two longtime fixtures in Canadian track and field, have been suspended by Athletics Canada in the midst of a sexual harassment investigation.

Mar 25, 2019 3:26 PM Read more >

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd to defend Bellator featherweight title in July

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd will defend her Bellator featherweight title against undefeated Israeli Olga Rubin on July 12 in Thackerville, Okla. The main event fight will take place at the WinStar World Casino and Resort.

Mar 25, 2019 11:55 AM Read more >

Kyle Connor, Steven Stamkos, Philipp Grubauer named three NHL's three stars

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets winger Kyle Connor, Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer are the NHL's three stars of the week.

Mar 25, 2019 11:38 AM Read more >

CONCACAF teams to learn Nations League draw on Wednesday in Las Vegas

Canada will learn its next CONCACAF Nations League opponents at Wednesday's draw in Las Vegas, but it already knows that it will face one of Mexico, the U.S., Costa Rica and Honduras.

Mar 25, 2019 10:33 AM Read more >

Canadian reliever John Axford signs new minor-league deal with Blue Jays

MONTREAL — The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed Canadian reliever John Axford to a minor-league deal. The native of Simcoe, Ont.

Mar 25, 2019 9:38 AM Read more >