National Sports

Canadians Kia Nurse and Kayla Alexander applaud WNBA's landmark CBA

Kia Nurse's side hustle is halfway around the world. For the second consecutive WNBA off-season, the 23-year-old from Hamilton, Ont., is playing in Australia for the Canberra Capitals, who she led to a WNBL championship last spring.

Jan 15, 2020 2:16 PM Read more >

Flames want Tkachuk-Kassian beef behind them heading into game against Leafs

TORONTO — The Calgary Flames just want to move on. They want to stop answering questions about left-winger Matthew Tkachuk's feud with Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian and they want to put a disappointing 2-0 loss to the Canadiens behind them.

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Canada curling team eliminated in quarterfinals at Youth Olympics

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Canada's mixed curling team suffered its first and only loss at the wrong time at the Youth Olympics. Japan scored one in an extra end to beat Canada 5-4 in quarterfinal action on Wednesday.

Jan 15, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Ballou Tabla's return to Montreal from Barcelona B is made permanent

MONTREAL — Ballou Tabla's return to the Montreal Impact was made permanent Wednesday with the midfielder coming to terms on a two-year contract with two option years.

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Australia thumps Canada in warmup match for ICC Under-19 World Cup

JOHANNESBURG — Oliver Davies hit 94 not out Wednesday as Australia made short work of Canada, posting a nine-wicket victory in a warmup match ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

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Australian Open qualifiers battling extreme conditions because of wildfires

ADELAIDE, Australia — Tennis players competing in the Australian Open qualifying tournament finally got some relief Wednesday from the tiny, noxious smoke particles that made many feel like their throats were on fire.

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Canada's Marchak headed to Buckingham Palace for Rugby League World Cup draw

Mandy Marchak is headed to Buckingham Palace. The 35-year-old rugby international from Winnipeg, who now calls Victoria home, is representing Canada at Thursday's draw for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Jan 15, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >

Canada's McKeever skies to gold at Para-Nordic World Cup gold event

ALTENBERG, Germany — Brian McKeever overcame slushy conditions to won a gold medal Wednesday at a Para-Nordic World Cup stop. The 40-year-old from Canmore, Alta.

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Rec hockey player awarded $700K for body check that caused head injury

TORONTO — A beer league hockey player who suffered a head injury almost eight years ago should get more than $700,000 from the player who crashed into him, an Ontario court has ruled.

Jan 15, 2020 10:29 AM Read more >

CP NewsAlert: Vegas Golden Knights fire Gerard Gallant, name Peter DeBoer coach

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights have fired head coach Gerard Gallant. Former San Jose Sharks coach Peter DeBoer will replace Gallant. The move comes after the Knights' 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last night. More coming. The Associated Press

Jan 15, 2020 8:51 AM Read more >