National Sports

Cassie Campbell-Pascall among nominees for Hockey Canada's new board of directors

Hockey Canada's new leadership is on course to include a two-time Olympic gold medallist.

Dec 12, 2022 12:03 PM Read more >

Lindgren, Thompson, Nylander named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson and Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger William Nylander have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Dec 12, 2022 11:20 AM Read more >

Pelé's health improves, but he remains in hospital

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé is doing better after having been hospitalized to treat a respiratory infection aggravated by COVID-19, doctors at the Albert Einstein hospital said Monday. Pelé has been in hospital since Nov.

Dec 12, 2022 9:10 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Ice snap Pats' four-game win streak with dominant 6-1 victory

WINNIPEG — Vladislav Shilo had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Ice snapped the Regina Pats' four-game win streak with a 6-1 victory on Sunday.

Dec 11, 2022 9:31 PM Read more >

Capitals defeat Jets 5-2 behind four-goal second period

WINNIPEG — Charlie Lindgren really appreciated it when the Washington Capitals mounted a four-goal lead in Sunday’s second period against the Winnipeg Jets.

Dec 11, 2022 9:05 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Battalion continue rolling with 4-2 win over Spirit

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Dalyn Wakely scored the tiebreaking goal to lead the North Bay Battalion past the Saginaw Spirit 4-2 on Sunday.

Dec 11, 2022 8:34 PM Read more >

Wagner, Banchero lead Magic past Raptors for 3rd win in row

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 111-99 Sunday night for their third straight win.

Dec 11, 2022 8:09 PM Read more >

Canada's Schachter, Dearing strike gold at Beach Volleyball Tour Finals

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — Canada's Sam Schachter and Daniel Dearing struck gold at the Beach Volleyball Tour Finals on Sunday.

Dec 11, 2022 7:38 PM Read more >

Einarson makes double takeout in extra end to beat Homan in Masters final

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Kerri Einarson defeated Rachel Homan 6-5 on Sunday to win the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters event at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Einarson, from Camp Morton, Man.

Dec 11, 2022 6:25 PM Read more >

Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil makes gains in "painful" race

CALGARY — Laurent Dubreuil's love-hate relationship with speedskating's 1,000 metres has swung closer to love, but it's still a painful bond.

Dec 11, 2022 6:12 PM Read more >