National Sports

Emergency goalie David Ayres helps Hurricanes pick up improbable win over Leafs

TORONTO — David Ayres was sitting in the stands with his wife at Scotiabank Arena when Hurricanes goalie James Reimer went down with an injury.

Feb 23, 2020 12:02 AM Read more >

Domi scores twice, Price makes 30 saves to lead Canadiens over Senators 3-0

OTTAWA — The Montreal Canadiens know they need a lot more games like Saturday if they have any hope of getting back in the playoff picture.

Feb 22, 2020 9:20 PM Read more >

Einarson wins way into Tournament of Hearts final, downs Jones 6-4

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — A team made up entirely of former skips is a win away from a Canadian women's curling championship.

Feb 22, 2020 9:05 PM Read more >

Carolina Hurricanes turn to 42-year-old Dave Ayres in emergency situation

TORONTO — The Carolina Hurricanes had to turn to an emergency goaltender on Saturday night in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.

Feb 22, 2020 7:38 PM Read more >

TSN, Curling Canada agree to eight-year extension on broadcast rights contract

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Curling Canada and TSN have extended their broadcast rights contract for another eight years. The agreement kicks in for the 2020-21 season through to 2027-28.

Feb 22, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Toronto FC's Argentine winger Pablo Piatti sidelined by strained hamstring

CARSON, Calif. — Argentine winger Pablo Piatti, Toronto FC's new designated player, will miss the start of the MLS regular season with a strained hamstring.

Feb 22, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Canada wins opener against El Salvador at CONCACAF U-20 Championship

SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — Second-half goals by captain Tanya Boychuk and Kaila Novak lifted Canada to a 2-0 win over El Salvador in its opening match Saturday at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.

Feb 22, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

Toronto Blue Jays open spring exhibition schedule with road win over Yankees

TAMPA, United States — Trent Thornton pitched two scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 2-1 road win over the New York Yankees on Saturday in their first contest of the exhibition season.

Feb 22, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

700 club: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores for milestone goal

With power and a prodigious shot, Alex Ovechkin now stands where few in the NHL have been.

Feb 22, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

Laughton scores twice, leads streaking Flyers over Jets 4-2

PHILADELPHIA — Scott Laughton scored two goals Saturday to lead the streaking Philadelphia Flyers to an 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

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