National Sports

Tight-knit Canada set for tough test against hosts Sweden at world juniors

After getting a chance to recharge following a pair of victories to open the annual showcase, things are about to get a lot more difficult for Team Canada.

Dec 28, 2023 1:08 PM Read more >

Stampeders sign defensive back Rodney Randle Jr.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive back Rodney Randle Jr. after his stint with the NFL's New England Patriots.

Dec 28, 2023 11:48 AM Read more >

Overall World Cup leader Schwarz suffers season-ending knee injury. Sarrazin wins Stelvio downhill

BORMIO, Italy (AP) — Overall World Cup leader Marco Schwarz suffered a season-ending knee injury Thursday at an eventful downhill on the Stelvio, one of the circuit’s most demanding courses, that was won by French skier Cyprien Sarrazin.

Dec 28, 2023 10:25 AM Read more >

Marc-Andre Fleury poised to pass Patrick Roy for second on NHL's all-time wins list

Marc-Andre Fleury never dreamt of seeing his name alongside hockey's goaltending greats. He just wanted to play. And play Fleury did, both on and off the ice. The kid from Sorel, Que.

Dec 28, 2023 10:10 AM Read more >

NCAA teammates Celebrini, Hutson and Willander chasing same dream at world juniors

Macklin Celebrini is thrilled his college teammates are getting the opportunity. He's also hoping to see them return to the NCAA bitterly disappointed.

Dec 28, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Air Canada signs sponsorship deal with Professional Women's Hockey League

MONTREAL — Air Canada has a sponsorship deal with the soon-to-launch Professional Women's Hockey League.

Dec 28, 2023 8:02 AM Read more >

Jackson leads Ravens past 49ers 33-19 in battle of NFL's top two teams

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens gave Proline bettors a little extra Christmas cheer.

Dec 28, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women's World Cup GS for career win 92

LIENZ, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin held on to a big first-run lead to win a women's World Cup giant slalom amid tough course conditions Thursday for the American's record-extending 92nd career victory.

Dec 28, 2023 6:33 AM Read more >

'Pretty emotional': Driedger makes 37 saves in NHL return, Kraken hold off Flames 2-1

CALGARY — After a torn ACL at the 2022 world championships sidelined Chris Driedger for nine months and derailed his career, he finally made it back between the pipes for the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2023 10:48 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Rylen Roersma scores twice as Wheat Kings defeat Pats 5-4 in OT

BRANDON, Man. — Rylen Roersma scored twice to lead the Brandon Wheat Kings over the Regina Pats 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Jayden Wiens knocked in the overtime-winner at 1:51 of the extra frame.

Dec 27, 2023 10:38 PM Read more >