National Sports

Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi of China claim another artistic swimming gold at worlds

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi added to their artistic swimming medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships with a narrow victory in the duet free routine on Thursday. The 27-year-old Chinese stars claimed gold with 250.

Feb 8, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

PARIS (AP) — An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower.

Feb 8, 2024 7:58 AM Read more >

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime loses second-round match at Marseille

MARSEILLE, France — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the Open 13 Provence tournament on Thursday after dropping a 6-4, 6-4 decision to China's Zhang Zhizhen. Auger-Aliassime, the No.

Feb 8, 2024 7:39 AM Read more >

Canadian women's water polo team falls 12-8 to Italy at world aquatics championship

DOHA, Qatar — The Canadian women’s water polo team’s first loss at the World Aquatics Championship was a costly one.

Feb 8, 2024 6:47 AM Read more >

Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson returns after recovering from a right foot injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson returned Wednesday night against Minnesota after being sidelined by a right foot injury.

Feb 8, 2024 6:28 AM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky met with Slovakia's ambassador to the U.S.

Feb 8, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

Host team wants to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup in Canada

The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that's to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop. The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que.

Feb 8, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Mike McEwen ready for Brier spotlight as host Saskatchewan's skip

A Manitoba curling proverb is "the buffalo feels heavy." Expectations are high for curlers from that province on the national and international stage.

Feb 8, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Max Hildebrand perfect as Raiders blank Hurricanes 3-0

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Max Hildebrand earned an 18-save shutout as the Prince Albert Raiders blanked the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-0 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

Feb 8, 2024 12:08 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps, Mexico's Tigres battle to draw in Champions Cup

LANGFORD, B.C. — The Vancouver Whitecaps had a dream of securing a rare win against a Mexican side in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Feb 7, 2024 11:37 PM Read more >