National Sports

Canadian mixed doubles team edges Switzerland in opening draw of World Cup

JONKOPING, Sweden — Canada won two of three games on the opening day of the third World Cup curling stop of the season.

Jan 30, 2019 1:59 PM Read more >

Calgary's Cavalry FC adds former England U-17 forward Jordan Brown to CPL roster

Calgary's Calvary FC has signed English striker Jordan Brown. The 22-year-old, who came up through the Arsenal academy, has played for West Ham United and Germany's Hannover 96. Most recently he was with SC Znojmo FK in the Czech second tier.

Jan 30, 2019 1:48 PM Read more >

CHL-topping Prince Albert Raiders have bigger goals ahead: coach

VANCOUVER — The Prince Albert Raiders are in the midst of a record-setting season, but coach Marc Habscheid says there's still fine tuning to be done for the Canadian Hockey League's top team. "There's no banner for 40 wins.

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Canadian rugby sevens women's squad look to repeat Sydney success

The Canadian women's rugby sevens squad returns to the Sydney Sevens with good memories. Canada was third at the event last season and won it all the season before.

Jan 30, 2019 1:36 PM Read more >

Andreescu, Marino, Abanda and Dabrowski named to Canada's Fed Cup roster

TORONTO — Heidi El Tabakh has caught a couple breaks for her upcoming debut as captain of the Canadian Fed Cup team. The recent breakout of teenager Bianca Andreescu has given her a bonafide No.

Jan 30, 2019 1:31 PM Read more >

New Brunswick pulls plug on 2021 Francophonie Games, blames Ottawa

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has abandoned plans to host the 2021 Francophonie Games, throwing the international event into turmoil and escalating a feud with the federal government.

Jan 30, 2019 12:46 PM Read more >

NHL Notebook: Coaches leaning more and more on their star forwards

Nathan MacKinnon doesn't really notice when the minutes begin to creep up. The Colorado Avalanche centre is too invested in the moment — usually one where he's either trying to help his team get even or push ahead in a tight contest.

Jan 30, 2019 12:41 PM Read more >

CONCACAF boss expects Canada and 2026 World Cup co-hosts to get automatic berths

TORONTO — No decision has been made yet but CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani expects Canada to get an automatic berth — along with co-hosts Mexico and the U.S. — for the 2026 World Cup.

Jan 30, 2019 12:03 PM Read more >

Canada sending deep freestyle, snowboard teams to world championships

Fresh off a bucket-list win, Cassie Sharpe wants to lock down yet another. The freestyle skier aims to carry the momentum from winning X Games halfpipe gold in Aspen, Colo., last week into the world championship starting Friday in Utah.

Jan 30, 2019 11:47 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps sign ex-Orlando SC right back Scott Sutter

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed veteran right back Scott Sutter to their growing roster. The club announced Wednesday that an agreement had been inked with the 32-year-old defender for the 2019 season, with an option for 2020.

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