National Sports

Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt, who scored the winning goal for Houston in the Challenge Cup final, has signed a new contract with the Dash. The NWSL team says the deal runs through 2022 with a club option for 2023.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released Canadian defensive lineman Zack Evans. The Regina native and two-time Grey Cup champion has played in eight CFL seasons with the Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks.

As a player, Thierry Henry knew the emotional side of soccer could be tough. Now, after an unusual season as head coach of the Montreal Impact, he has a whole new appreciation for what players go through.

EDMONTON — Kirby Dach has been named captain of Canada's team for the upcoming world junior hockey championship.

Midway through the rainy, windy London Marathon in October, Cam Levins' hands got so cold, he had to grip his water bottle with both hands to drink.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed infielder Richard Ureña, outfielder Forrest Wall and infielder Tyler White to minor-league contracts with an invitation to Major League spring training.

EDMONTON — The International Ice Hockey Federation says eight players from Germany's team at the world junior hockey championship have tested positive for COVID-19 inside the Edmonton bubble.

Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville says her team is declining an invitation to participate in the Canadian women's curling championship due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. McCarville's team from Thunder Bay, Ont.

Russell Starr's parents didn't see much future in their son's video gaming, even when he told them he was making money from it. Qualifying for the NBA 2K League draft pool didn't convince them either.

Olympic champion Beckie Scott never imagined herself running a non-profit after retiring from competitive cross-country skiing. As Canada's most-decorated cross-country skier, she simply knew firsthand the power and value that sports hold.