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Kevin Labanc with hat trick, Sharks beat Oilers to extend win streak

Kevin Labanc with hat trick, Sharks beat Oilers to extend win streak

EDMONTON — Kevin Labanc was the difference for the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Labanc recorded his first career hat trick as the Sharks remained red-hot with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers to extend their win streak to five games.
The boys from Brazil down Canada in Americas Rugby Championship play

The boys from Brazil down Canada in Americas Rugby Championship play

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil — New Zealand-born fly half Josh Reeves kicked six penalties Saturday to lift Brazil to an 18-10 comeback win over Canada in Americas Rugby Championship play.
Stone scores twice against hometown team, Senators topple Jets 5-2

Stone scores twice against hometown team, Senators topple Jets 5-2

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators received a bit of a morale boost by beating one of the best teams in the league. Winnipeg native Mark Stone scored twice to lead the Senators to a 5-2 victory over the Jets on Saturday afternoon.
INF Lawrie says he's joined Brewers; out of game since 2016

INF Lawrie says he's joined Brewers; out of game since 2016

MILWAUKEE — Canadian infielder Brett Lawrie, who hasn't played in the majors or minors since 2016, says he's reached a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Lawrie posted the announcement on Instagram on Saturday. The 29-year-old from Langley, B.C. hit .
Three Canadians crack top 10 at speedskating world championships

Three Canadians crack top 10 at speedskating world championships

INZELL, Germany — Canadians Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Graeme Fish earned top 10 results on Saturday at the ISU world single distance championships.
Liverpool climbs back atop EPL standings; United into 4th

Liverpool climbs back atop EPL standings; United into 4th

LONDON — With fans growing increasingly nervous, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp knew his players needed to make a statement about their title credentials against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Canada's Sharpe takes silver in halfpipe at freestyle world championships

Canada's Sharpe takes silver in halfpipe at freestyle world championships

PARK CITY, Utah — Canadian Cassie Sharpe narrowly missed capturing her first ski halfpipe world championship title, settling for second place on Saturday behind Estonia's Kelly Sildaru. Sharpe, the reigning Olympic champion from Comox, B.C.
Roughriders sign Canadian defensive lineman Makana Henry to one-year deal

Roughriders sign Canadian defensive lineman Makana Henry to one-year deal

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian defensive lineman Makana Henry to a one-year contract extension on Saturday. Henry has spent the last three seasons with the Riders after originally signing with the team in August of 2016.
Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu tops Hogenkamp to win Fed Cup opener

Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu tops Hogenkamp to win Fed Cup opener

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada took a 2-0 lead over the Netherlands in the best-of-five Fed Cup tie with a pair of singles victories on Saturday.
Canadians Blais, Boutin, Dubois win bronze medals at short track World Cup

Canadians Blais, Boutin, Dubois win bronze medals at short track World Cup

TORINO, Italy — Cedrik Blais earned his second consecutive bronze medal on the speedskating World Cup circuit, taking third place in the men's 500-metre race Saturday on a three-medal day for Canadian skaters.