National Sports

Canadiens recall Karl Alzner from AHL; place Dave Schlemko on injured reserve

MONTREAL — Defenceman Karl Alzner was recalled from the American Hockey League by the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. He will join the Canadiens for practice on Thursday in Brossard, Que.

Dec 26, 2018 3:05 PM Read more >

Liverpool go 6 points clear after Man City slips again

Rafael Benitez has little doubt Liverpool is ready to end a 28-year wait to win the English title.

Dec 26, 2018 1:55 PM Read more >

James' MRI shows groin strain, Lakers say he's day to day

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James got good news Wednesday on his injured groin. But his games-played streak will end anyway.

Dec 26, 2018 1:47 PM Read more >

Back to Back: Henderson repeats as Canadian Press female athlete of the year

There was a quiet poise to Brooke Henderson on that Sunday morning last summer in Regina ahead of her final round at the CP Women's Open.

Dec 26, 2018 7:11 AM Read more >

Habs prospect Nick Suzuki brings flexibility to Canadian junior team roster

VANCOUVER — He has yet to play an NHL game, but Canadian national junior team forward Nick Suzuki already has experienced quite a journey in the pro ranks. The 19-year-old from London, Ont.

Dec 26, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Scores and Schedule

Tuesday's Games NBA Milwaukee 109 New York 95 Houston 113 Oklahoma City 109 Boston 121 Philadelphia 114 (OT) L.A. Lakers 127 Golden State 101 Utah 117 Portland 96 --- Wednesday's Games (All Times Eastern) AHL Belleville at Toronto, 3 p.m.

Dec 25, 2018 10:04 PM Read more >

Tuesday's Games

Tuesday's Games NBA Milwaukee 109 New York 95 Houston 113 Oklahoma City 109 Boston 121 Philadelphia 114 (OT) L.A. Lakers 127 Golden State 101 Utah 117 Portland 96 --- The Canadian Press

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Kapanen, Leafs teammates excited to watch world junior championship

TORONTO — Kasperi Kapanen expects there will be some good natured chirping in the Toronto Maple Leafs locker-room when the world junior hockey championship begins on Boxing Day.

Dec 25, 2018 10:44 AM Read more >

Team Canada looks to defend hockey gold medal on home ice; starts Boxing Day

VICTORIA — It's a Canadian Christmas tradition as enduring as gifts, gatherings and punch bowls of rum and egg nog.

Dec 25, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

A look at the 10 nations competing at the 2019 world junior championship

The exhibition games are over and Canada is set to defend its gold medal when the puck drops on Boxing Day for the world junior hockey championship The top 10 junior hockey nations will face off between Dec. 26 and Jan.

Dec 25, 2018 5:00 AM Read more >