National Sports

Slammed: Clarke scores 36 in Gonzaga's 83-71 win over Baylor

SALT LAKE CITY — Next stop on the Brandon Clarke Dunk 'n Swat Festival: The Sweet 16.

Mar 23, 2019 8:57 PM Read more >

Connor with hat trick, Jets beat Predators to clinch playoff spot

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor's new linemates were teasing the Winnipeg Jets forward about helping him score a third goal against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Then they made it a reality.

Mar 23, 2019 8:36 PM Read more >

Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens down Sabres 7-4

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens never took their foot off the gas pedal in an 11-goal thriller as the race to the playoffs intensifies.

Mar 23, 2019 8:13 PM Read more >

Alexandar Georgiev great again as slumping Rangers edge Maple Leafs in overtime

TORONTO — After leaking 17 goals in their last three home games, the Toronto Maple Leafs tightened up on defence in their return to the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday after a three-game absence.

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Canada's Clarke, Carleton put on shows at NCAA Basketball Tournament

Canadians contributed in big ways for their teams in both men's and women's games at the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Saturday.

Mar 23, 2019 7:51 PM Read more >

Senators confirm they will hire new president of hockey operations

OTTAWA — General manager Pierre Dorion is going to get some help rebuilding the Ottawa Senators.

Mar 23, 2019 7:23 PM Read more >

Walker and Muyres reach semifinals at Canadian mixed doubles playdowns

FREDERICTON — Defending champions Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres are moving on at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship.

Mar 23, 2019 6:21 PM Read more >

Tkachuk scores two, including OT winner as Senators top Oilers 4-3

EDMONTON — The Ottawa Senators played the kind of game Saturday that head coach Marc Crawford enjoys watching.

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Switzerland and Sweden post semifinal victories at world women's curling

SILKEBORG, Denmark — Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni defeated South Korea's Minji Kim 5-3 on Saturday to secure a berth in the final of the world women's curling championship. Switzerland scored a deuce in an extra end for the victory.

Mar 23, 2019 2:52 PM Read more >

Swiss defender Schar plays on after severe head knock

TBILISI, Georgia — Defender Fabian Schar was apparently knocked out in a collision but got up and contributed to Switzerland's win over Georgia in European Championship qualifying on Saturday.

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