National Sports

Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley voted to US Soccer Hall

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley were elected Saturday to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame and will be inducted May 6 along with Lauren Cheney Holiday. Donovan was picked on 46 of 48 ballots for 95.8% of the vote.

Nov 26, 2022 11:26 AM Read more >

Croatia coach sends Canada a stern message ahead of World Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar — Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic sent Canada a message Saturday at the World Cup. And he didn't need the F-word to deliver it.

Nov 26, 2022 11:10 AM Read more >

Captain Atiba Hutchinson set to mark 100th appearance for Canada against Croatia

DOHA, Qatar — Spare a moment for captain Atiba Hutchinson on Sunday when Canada takes on Croatia at the World Cup. Nineteen years after pulling on the Canadian jersey for the first time at the senior level, the 39-year-old from Brampton, Ont.

Nov 26, 2022 9:02 AM Read more >

All-star defensive end Jefferson returning for fourth season in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have started assembling their forces for a run at a fourth straight Grey Cup appearance.

Nov 26, 2022 8:53 AM Read more >

Zloty had goal, two assists in Winnipeg's 6-3 win over Saskatoon Blades in WHL

SASKATOON — Ben Zloty had a goal and two assists to lead the Winnipeg Ice 6-3 over the Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League on Friday. Vladislav Shilo, Graham Sward, Conor Geekie, Owen Pederson and Ty Nash all scored one apiece for Winnipeg.

Nov 25, 2022 10:10 PM Read more >

Morrissey scores in OT, Jets beat Stars, Robertson 5-4

DALLAS (AP) — Red-hot Jason Robertson tied it for Dallas with two goals in the last 2:12 of regulation, but Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey scored 34 seconds into overtime to give the Jets a 5-4 victory over the Stars on Friday night.

Nov 25, 2022 9:00 PM Read more >

Soto scores in overtime to lift Frontenacs to 5-4 OHL win over Sudbury

KINGSTON, Ont. — Matthew Soto scored twice, including the game-winner at 3:35 of overtime, to lift the Kingston Frontenacs to a 5-4 win over the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League on Friday.

Nov 25, 2022 8:18 PM Read more >

Peddle's hat track lifts Voltigeurs to 5-3 win over Sherbrooke in QMJHL

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Tyler Peddle recorded a hat track as Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-3 in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Friday. Sam Oliver and Jérémy Lapointe added one apiece for Drummondville.

Nov 25, 2022 7:54 PM Read more >

Canadian brothers make like Mounties on "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to World Cup

DOHA, Qatar — The Mounties are at the World Cup, thanks to Canadians Geoff, Graham and Stephen Rawlinson. The trio, making their first brothers' trip in more than 10 years, range in age from 48 to 56.

Nov 25, 2022 7:46 PM Read more >

Canada takes gold, silver as monobob makes its World Cup debut in Whistler

WHISTLER, B.C. — Canada's Bianca Ribi was stunned as she stood at the bottom of the bobsled track Friday. In her first World Cup appearance as a pilot, the 26-year-old from Winnipeg captured gold in monobob. "I don't even believe it," she said.

Nov 25, 2022 5:20 PM Read more >