National Sports

Defending champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada were one point ahead of world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States after Thursday's rhythm dance at the figure skating Four Continents.

Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will kick off the Northern Super League with a bang — with opening games at B.C. Place Stadium and BMO Field, respectively.

Deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC after last season, Brandon Servania will be waiting when TFC opens the Major League Soccer regular season Saturday at D.C. United. The 25-year-old midfielder, who signed with D.C. on Feb.

VANCOUVER — The roar of the costume-clad crowd at B.C. Place Stadium is still special for Charity Williams.

MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.

UFC 315 in Montreal will feature two championship bouts with Belal (Remember The Name) Muhammad and Valentina (Bullet) Shevchenko putting their titles on the line May 10 at the Bell Centre.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Hunter Laing led the way with two goals as the Saskatoon Blades survived a late push from the Lethbridge Hurricanes to hold on for a 4-3 win on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

THUNDER BAY — Tracy Fleury was creating happier memories at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., than three years ago in the same city.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Jack Van Volsen, Angus MacDonell and Carson Rehkopf each had a goal and an assist as the Brampton Steelheads downed the Oshawa Generals 4-2 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Hannah Miller and Julia Gosling each scored two goals, and the Toronto Sceptres beat the New York Sirens 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.