National Sports

Beck scores twice, Celebrini ejected as Canada beats Switzerland in WJC exhibition

ÄNGELHOLM, Sweden — Owen Beck scored twice as Canada beat Switzerland 6-2 in a world junior hockey championship tune-up game Friday.

Dec 22, 2023 11:23 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Noah Chadwick to three-year, entry-level deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Noah Chadwick to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Dec 22, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Canada's Gordie Herbert honoured for successful 2023 coaching German basketball team

It started with a vision for Gordie Herbert, one he projected without any fear of failure. The Penticton, B.C.

Dec 22, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Hockey Canada chair looks back, sees brighter days ahead: 'The game was in trouble'

Jonathan Goldbloom knows certain topics aren't discussed at the water cooler. Headlining the list in his home province of Quebec? Politics, language and religion.

Dec 22, 2023 8:50 AM Read more >

Redblacks sign defensive back Brandin Dandridge to two-year extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed defensive back Brandin Dandridge to a two-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Friday. He was set to become a free agent in February.

Dec 22, 2023 8:29 AM Read more >

Canada's Kingsbury picks up sixth World Cup medal of the season with moguls bronze

BAKURIANI, Georgia — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury picked up a bronze medal Friday at a World Cup moguls event. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., scored 75.

Dec 22, 2023 8:08 AM Read more >

Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return

There were jitters, of course.

Dec 22, 2023 5:52 AM Read more >

Ovechkin scores 1st goal in 15 games to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets in overtime

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal in 15 games with 53 seconds left on the clock in overtime Thursday night to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Dec 21, 2023 10:41 PM Read more >

Lindholm scores, DeSimone nets first goal, and Markstrom wins 200th as Flames top Ducks 3-0

ANAHEIM, Calif.

Dec 21, 2023 10:28 PM Read more >

MacKinnon scores 4 goals, Rantanen gets 2, Avalanche rally to beat Senators 6-4

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored four goals to extend his career-best points streak to 17 games, Mikko Rantanen scored twice, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Dec 21, 2023 9:29 PM Read more >