National Sports

WADA confirms it cleared Chinese swimmers to compete at Tokyo Games citing contaminated samples

SYDNEY (AP) — The world's top anti-doping regulator says 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication because it agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled that their samples

Apr 20, 2024 9:48 AM Read more >

Canadian Brad (Superman) Katona returns to action on June UFC card in Kentucky

Canadian bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona, looking to bounce back from a loss at UFC 297 in January, takes on American Jesse Butler on a UFC fight card June 8 in Louisville, Ky.

Apr 20, 2024 9:33 AM Read more >

Canadian women's wheelchair basketball team punches ticket to Paralympic Games

OSAKA, Japan — The Canadian women's wheelchair basketball team has secured its place at the 2024 Paralympic Games with a win at a qualifying tournament in Japan. The team beat Algeria 88-30 at the tournament in Osaka.

Apr 20, 2024 8:55 AM Read more >

Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hustle plays and production from up and down the lineup helped the New Orleans Pelicans overcome the absence of leading-scorer Zion Williamson, keep their season alive and avoid a historically significant loss.

Apr 19, 2024 11:12 PM Read more >

Winterhawks, Cougars, Broncos win Western Hockey League playoff series

Three Western Hockey League playoff series wrapped up on Friday, setting up the conference finals.

Apr 19, 2024 11:08 PM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Friday, April 19, 2024

Friday's Games NBA Play-In Tournament Miami 112 Chicago 91 New Orleans 105 Sacramento 98 --- MLB Interleague Toronto 5 San Diego 1 Cincinnati 7 L.A.

Apr 19, 2024 10:32 PM Read more >

Justin Turner's homer, RBI single highlight Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Turner hit a solo homer and drove in another run with a single as the Toronto Blue Jays won for the fifth time in six games, beating the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Friday night.

Apr 19, 2024 9:59 PM Read more >

QMJHL: Alexis Bourque helps Victoriaville Tigres advance in playoffs

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Alexis Bourque scored twice as the Victoriaville Tigres downed the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-3 on Friday to win their Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League quarterfinal. Victoriaville won the best-of-seven series 4-1.

Apr 19, 2024 8:45 PM Read more >

The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale

MIAMI (AP) — The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. “We want Boston,” the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over. The fans got their wish. And a rematch of the last two Eastern Conference finals awaits in Round 1 this year.

Apr 19, 2024 7:41 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Mangone overtime hero as Spirit take 3-2 series lead over Greyhounds

Calem Mangone scored 7:53 into overtime to lift the Saginaw Spirit over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 3-2 on Friday in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Saginaw has a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven second-round series.

Apr 19, 2024 7:38 PM Read more >