National Sports

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL next season. A sneak preview is coming up this weekend, too.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has a simple message for Edmonton Oilers fans: don't panic. Bettman was asked about the struggling Oilers at his state of the league address on Friday as part of the NHL's all-star game weekend.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Tyler Tardi is one win away from capturing his third consecutive Canadian junior curling championship. The B.C.

REGINA — Jeremy O'Day didn't have to look far to find a new head coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and ensure an easy transition with free agency starting in just over two weeks.

Having Newfoundlander Ryane Clowe behind the bench of a professional hockey team in St. John's meant everything to the local community, says former NHL forward Dan Cleary. Cleary, who's from Harbour Grace, N.L.

Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson doesn't see the Calgary-Saskatchewan rivalry getting more intense now that his older brother has the same position with the Roughriders. The Riders unveiled Craig Dickenson as their head coach Friday.

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Canada's Mirela Rahneva captured her second career World Cup skeleton gold medal at the birthplace of sliding sports on Friday.

Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema appears headed to Paris Saint-Germain. The 17-year-old forward from Chilliwack, B.C., announced Thursday that she is forgoing college to turn pro.

TORONTO — Dutch international Gregory van der Wiel blames "difference with the coaching staff" for his split with Toronto FC. And the 30-year-old defender appeared to take a parting shot at the MLS team in a farewell social media posting.

Jockey Javier Castellano will have his hands full Saturday in the inaugural US$7-million Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational.