National Sports

Avalanche eliminate Jets from playoffs with 6-3 road win

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry and Josh Morrissey both spoke in quiet voices about missed opportunities after the Winnipeg Jets were knocked out of the opening round of the NHL playoffs Tuesday for a second straight season.

May 1, 2024 12:17 AM Read more >

Edmonton Elks take linebacker Dublanko first overall in CFL draft

TORONTO — Joel Dublanko didn't have to wait long to learn where he'll start his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.

Apr 30, 2024 10:10 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Warriors edge Blades 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

MOOSE JAW, Sask.

Apr 30, 2024 9:32 PM Read more >

Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1; Toronto's two-game win streak ends

TORONTO — Jose Berrios made just one mistake in an otherwise impressive outing as he continues to dominate on the mound to start the season.

Apr 30, 2024 8:47 PM Read more >

New York scores 4 straight goals to tip Ottawa 4-3, secures first pick in PWHL draft

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kayla Vespa scored a go-ahead goal in the second period and New York rallied to beat Ottawa 4-3 on Tuesday night to secure the first overall pick in the 2024 Professional Women's Hockey League draft.

Apr 30, 2024 8:23 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Poirier scores four goals, Drakkar ground Eagles 8-2

SYDNEY, N.S.

Apr 30, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.

Apr 30, 2024 6:51 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses must-win Game 5 against Bruins

BOSTON — Auston Matthews was forced to watch with the Maple Leafs' season on the line.

Apr 30, 2024 4:41 PM Read more >

Don Callis reluctantly returns to Winnipeg with All Elite Wrestling

Don Callis is considered one of the four greatest professional wrestlers to ever come out of Winnipeg, much to his chagrin.

Apr 30, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

Oilers look to get back on the attack with chance to eliminate Kings in Game 5

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have made the case they can rely on their defending to win games. That doesn’t mean it’s their preferred way of getting the job done.

Apr 30, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >