National Sports

Christine Sinclair may be retired from playing soccer but she continues to make a difference in the game.

TORONTO — RJ Barrett was on one of the hottest stretches of his career, making more than 60 per cent of his field goals and leading his Toronto Raptors to three wins over four games. And then he ran into his old friend Lu Dort.

With Marc de Grandpre as president and GM and Julian de Guzman as sporting director, the New York Red Bulls come with a distinctly Canadian flavour.

HAMILTON — Ted Goveia’s passion for his childhood team was evident as the lifelong football man was sworn in as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' new general manager on Friday. “When I was a kid, the minimum wage was $2.

VANCOUVER — All-star goalie Thatcher Demko will return to the Vancouver Canucks lineup Friday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said Demko will backup Kevin Lankinen as Vancouver hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is encouraging people to do their research on avalanche risk before heading into the backcountry, as forecasts show danger ratings are expected to increase in some areas over the weekend.

KANSAS CITY — Canadian international forward Nichelle Prince has signed a new two-year contract that keeps her at the NWSL's Kansas City Current through the 2026 season with a mutual option for 2027. The 29-year-old from Ajax, Ont.

IDRE FJÄLL — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury continued his perfect start to the World Cup moguls season with a gold medal Friday in Idre Fjäll, Sweden. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening.