National Sports

OTTAWA — The Canadian government has announced $3 million in funding over four years to the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) to support its efforts to increase participation of women and girls

TORONTO — The CFL announced Thursday that 18 European players will participate in its annual combine later this month.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs were encouraged by a chaotic comeback attempt that fell just short. It was their first 40 minutes — and an especially disastrous opening period — where a number of uncomfortable questions remain.

Wednesday's Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y.

Wednesday's Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton described Charlie Whiting as a pillar of Formula One and an icon of the sport.

VANCOUVER — Tyler Motte's teammates tried hard to help him get his first NHL hat trick. Instead, the Vancouver Canucks centre had to settle for a pair of goals in his first multi-point game, a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

EDMONTON — The New Jersey Devils snapped out of their slump just in time to damage the playoff hopes of the Edmonton Oilers.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — With all the insouciant freedom of the new kid on the block, 18-year-old Bianca Andreescu has become the best story of all during a great run for Canadians at the BNP Paribas Open.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Golden Bears forward Luke Philp has been named player of the year in U Sports men's hockey. The native of Canmore, Alta., received the Senator Joseph A.