National Sports

Morrissey scores in OT as Jets win third straight with 5-4 victory over Oilers

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler had a plan to spark the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday and it involved a familiar play. The Jets captain looked for linemate Mark Scheifele.

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Vasilevskiy shines in return, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 4-1

TAMPA, Fla. — Andrei Vasilevskiy delivered a record-setting performance after sitting out a month.

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Balanced attack carries Canadiens in 6-4 victory over Hurricanes

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens were determined to show their mettle after their worst performance of the season — and they did just that.

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CONCACAF says CPL means there is no reason for Ottawa to keep playing in USL

Given the launch of the Canadian Premier League, CONCACAF says it does not see the "exceptional circumstances" needed to sanction Ottawa Fury FC playing in the U.S.-dominated USL.

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Team Canada veteran Alex Formenton listed day-to-day with leg injury

COLWOOD, B.C. — One of Canada's two returning players was on crutches Thursday and awaiting word from doctors about when he can hit the ice again after suffering a leg injury Wednesday in a warm-up game ahead of the world junior hockey tournament.

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Study by investors seeking baseball's return to Montreal finds project is viable

MONTREAL — A group of investors trying to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal released a market study Thursday concluding the project would be viable and would generate strong interest among fans and the city's business community.

Dec 13, 2018 3:31 PM Read more >

WHL's Thunderbirds, Silvertips open to NHL joining Seattle hockey market

TORONTO — The Seattle area's major junior hockey teams aren't worried about competing for fans with the NHL expansion franchise coming to town.

Dec 13, 2018 2:57 PM Read more >

Coach accused of sexual assault says apology letter was misinterpreted

SARNIA, Ont. — A former high-ranking gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault told his trial Thursday that when he apologized to his accuser for "crossing the line," he wasn't referring to any sexual transgressions.

Dec 13, 2018 2:40 PM Read more >

Lions announce seven members of coaching staff not coming back for 2019

VANCOUVER — With a new head coach coming in, the B.C. Lions announced Thursday that seven members of its coaching staff will not be offered a contract for the 2019 season.

Dec 13, 2018 2:22 PM Read more >

Ontario city settles complaint over use of Indigenous mascots and logos

TORONTO — Indigenous-themed mascots, names, imagery and symbols used by non-aboriginal sports teams will be removed from arenas and other facilities in Mississauga, Ont.

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