National Sports

Sarault wins 1,000-metre, relay gold on big day for Canadian short-track speedskaters

DORDRECHT, Netherlands — Courtney Sarault won gold in the women's 1,000 metres, then joined the relay team for another podium-topping performance on the final day of the season-ending World Cup speedskating event in the Netherlands.

Feb 12, 2023 12:44 PM Read more >

Canada women's soccer team reluctantly returns to training under protest in Florida

As promised, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to training Sunday in Florida. But they did so under protest after Canada Soccer threatened legal action if they continued their job action.

Feb 12, 2023 11:43 AM Read more >

Sens goalie Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tear in both knees

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg is out indefinitely after tearing the medial collateral ligament in both of his knees during a game Saturday against Edmonton.

Feb 12, 2023 10:28 AM Read more >

Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive world championship debut

COURCHEVEL, France — Cameron Alexander's impressive result in his first world championship race was no surprise to teammate James Crawford. Alexander, from North Vancouver, B.C., finished in one minute 47.94 seconds, 0.

Feb 12, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

Wheeler navigates Jets to 4-1 win over Blackhawks

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler had a feeling the Winnipeg Jets would benefit from their 11-day break between games. He was right. Wheeler scored twice and added an assist as the refreshed Jets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night.

Feb 11, 2023 11:02 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Bedard nets five points as Pats pound Warriors 8-4

REGINA — Connor Bedard scored three goals and added two assists as the Regina Pats defeated the short-handed Moose Jaw Warriors 8-4 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night.

Feb 11, 2023 9:38 PM Read more >

Blue Jackets down 'outworked' Maple Leafs 4-3 to spoil Woll's home debut

TORONTO — Joseph Woll waited a long time for his first home start with the Maple Leafs. The Blue Jackets spoiled the moment Saturday after Toronto inexplicably took its foot off the gas against the NHL's worst team.

Feb 11, 2023 8:43 PM Read more >

Women's team reluctantly ends job action after Canada Soccer threatens legal action

Facing the threat of legal action from Canada Soccer, the Canadian women's team has reluctantly agreed to return to training and play in the SheBelieves Cup.

Feb 11, 2023 7:58 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Lardis scores twice to lead Bulldogs past Petes

HAMILTON — Nick Lardis scored twice and added an assist as the Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the visiting Peterborough Petes 4-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday. Noah Nelson and Lawson Sherk also scored for the Bulldogs (24-22-4-0).

Feb 11, 2023 7:44 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar rally to tip Oceanic 5-4 in overtime

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Louis-Charles Plourde scored at 4:50 of overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar capped off a late comeback to beat the host Rimouski Oceanic 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

Feb 11, 2023 7:34 PM Read more >