National Sports

World Juniors: Veit Oswald's two goals help Germany stun Finland 4-3

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Veit Oswald scored twice, including the eventual winner, as Germany held off Finland for a 4-3 upset on Wednesday at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 27, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Captain Canada: Kelly Olynyk embracing leadership role for Canada and Utah Jazz

TORONTO — Whether it's with Canada's national men's basketball team or the Utah Jazz, Kelly Olynyk is embracing a leadership role. Olynyk, born in Toronto but raised in Kamloops, B.C.

Dec 27, 2023 1:14 PM Read more >

Dodgers confirm they've reached 12-year deal with free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 12-year contract with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teaming the prized free agent with Shohei Ohtani in their prolific winter spending spree.

Dec 27, 2023 1:07 PM Read more >

Reports: third baseman/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays according to several media reports. The combination outfielder/third baseman has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth US$15 million. Kiner-Falefa had a .

Dec 27, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

A Newfoundland song celebrates Team Canada goals at world juniors for second year

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — For the second year in a row, Team Canada is celebrating its goals at the world junior ice hockey championship with a song from Newfoundland.

Dec 27, 2023 8:06 AM Read more >

Noonan says Canadian Soccer Business has no need to apologize, continues to grow game

Canadian Soccer Business, which represents Canada Soccer's corporate partnerships and broadcast rights among other assets, took its lumps this year. Politicians clamoured to see the contract between the two.

Dec 27, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

Commissioner says CPL headed in the right direction, with more teams coming

Five seasons in, the Canadian Premier League is coming off a year that saw greater parity in the standings, an expanded playoff format and a championship game filled with highlight-reel goals.

Dec 27, 2023 7:33 AM Read more >

Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh voted CP female athlete of the year

Summer McIntosh's continued assault on the international swimming podium in 2023 made her The Canadian Press female athlete of the year. "I'm very honoured to have it and it's just really cool," McIntosh said of the award.

Dec 27, 2023 7:02 AM Read more >

NBA roundup: Pistons set single-season record with 27th straight loss

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons set an NBA single-season record with their 27th straight loss Tuesday night, as Cam Johnson scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 21 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 118-112 victory.

Dec 26, 2023 10:34 PM Read more >

Pistons set NBA single-season record with 27th straight loss

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons set an NBA single-season record with their 27th straight loss Tuesday night, as Cam Johnson scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 21 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 118-112 victory.

Dec 26, 2023 7:41 PM Read more >