National Sports

Canadian women look to kick off new WXV rugby tournament with win over Wales

With top-ranked England next in line, Canada coach Kevin Rouet is looking for a win over Wales when the Canadian women open the WXV tournament in Wellington, New Zealand.

Oct 19, 2023 5:23 AM Read more >

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

NEW YORK (AP) — A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces secured their place as one of the greatest teams in WNBA history.

Oct 19, 2023 5:13 AM Read more >

In The Rings: Olympic champion Fry hopes to guide Italian rink to podium at the Games

CUR-In-The-Rings Ryan Fry sees a lot of similarities between his former team skipped by Brad Jacobs and the Italian team he's now coaching. Fry won Olympic gold at the 2014 Sochi Games with Jacobs, Ryan Harnden and E.J. Harnden.

Oct 19, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Klassen, Chyzowski score hat tricks as Winterhawks rout Wheat Kings 11-1

PORTLAND, Ore. — Gabe Klassen and Kyle Chyzowski both scored hat tricks as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings a lopsided 11-1 in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night.

Oct 18, 2023 10:40 PM Read more >

Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristian Javier knew right away his fastball was working in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. Then again, it's October, when he always seems to be at his best for the Houston Astros.

Oct 18, 2023 10:12 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Leafs prospect Easton Cowan scores twice, Knights beat Bulldogs 5-1

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan had two goals and two assists as the London Knights topped the Brantford Bulldogs 5-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday night.

Oct 18, 2023 8:41 PM Read more >

Josh Norris scores twice in return from injury, Senators beat Capitals 6-1

OTTAWA — After 270 days out, all is well for Josh Norris.

Oct 18, 2023 8:28 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Dorion scores twice, Remparts defeat Armada 4-3 in OT

QUEBEC — Antoine Dorion scored two goals, including the overtime winner, to lead the Quebec Remparts to a 4-3 victory over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada on Wednesday night. Jake Moffat and Carl-Anthony Massé had the other goals for Québec.

Oct 18, 2023 8:01 PM Read more >

Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3 for 3rd straight victory

DETROIT — Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat each scored twice, Ville Husso made 30 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Oct 18, 2023 7:34 PM Read more >

Gushue defeats Bottcher to remain perfect at Tour Challenge

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Reigning Canadian men's curling champion Brad Gushue improved to 2-0 at the HearingLife Tour Challenge on Wednesday with a 6-5 win over Brendan Bottcher. Gushue, of St. John's, N.L.

Oct 18, 2023 7:26 PM Read more >