National Sports

Canada exits World Cup on third straight loss as Morocco profits from poor defending

DOHA, Qatar — Another incomplete performance for Canada at the World Cup. But also a rousing late surge that fell just short in a 2-1 loss to a talented Moroccan side.

Dec 1, 2022 11:44 AM Read more >

Klinsmann leads FIFA team analyzing World Cup on the road

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The black SUV packed with soccer fans wearing Lionel Messi shirts pulls up alongside a World Cup -branded vehicle, both inching forward in late-night traffic after leaving Argentina’s game against Poland.

Dec 1, 2022 11:34 AM Read more >

AGCO orders Ontario gaming operators to stop offering UFC bets due to concerns

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship events.

Dec 1, 2022 11:23 AM Read more >

New-look Matt Dunstone rink is top Canadian team on year-to-date world ranking list

A strong start to the season has launched the new-look Matt Dunstone team past the rest of the Canadian competition on the world men's curling rankings list. Dunstone is the top domestic entry on the World Curling Federation year-to-date list at No.

Dec 1, 2022 9:51 AM Read more >

Former Expos reporter Richard Milo honoured by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

ST. MARYS, ONTARIO, CANADA — Longtime Canadian Press writer Richard Milo has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2022 Jack Graney Award.

Dec 1, 2022 8:11 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Thunderbirds top Winterhawks 3-1 in battle of Western Conference's best

PORTLAND, Ore. — Thomas Milic made 35 saves to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks in a battle between the Western Conference's top teams on Wednesday.

Nov 30, 2022 10:52 PM Read more >

Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers top the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight win.

Nov 30, 2022 10:38 PM Read more >

Marner ties Maple Leafs record in 3-1 win over Sharks

TORONTO (AP) — Pierre Engvall scored with 2:27 left in regulation, Mitch Marner had a goal to stretch his point streak to a franchise record-tying 18 games, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Nov 30, 2022 10:07 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs make good on comeback with 5-4 shootout win over Phoenix

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Kale McCallum capped the Val-d'Or Foreurs' comeback with the shootout winner to top the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Wednesday. Down 4-1 late in the second period, the Foreurs roared back, scoring three unanswered goals.

Nov 30, 2022 10:05 PM Read more >

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson showing he belongs among NHL elite

Jason Robertson was late to training camp after navigating a tricky contract negotiation. The winger didn't feel ready for the Dallas Stars' final exhibition game, preferring to use extra practice time to get sharp for the regular season.

Nov 30, 2022 9:47 PM Read more >