National Sports

Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes fear their national federation is trying to silence them, saying a clause in their athlete agreement contradicts the principles of safe sport.

Canadian driver Eldon Rasmussen, a member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame who made three starts in the Indy 500, has died. He was 85. In a release, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway said the Edmonton native died Sunday.

Curling Canada will begin a review and search for new high-performance leadership this summer as longtime director Gerry Peckham begins the transition to retirement with a reduced role next season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Retired pitcher CC Sabathia and outfielder Andre Ethier will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game at Dodger Stadium on July 16 along with Olympic softball gold medalists Lisa Fernandez, Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran defenceman Chris Wideman a two-year contract extension. Wideman, 32, had four goals and 27 points in 64 games last season after signing a one-year deal on July 28, 2021.

With apologies to NHL betting guru Cabbie Richards for trespassing on his territory, the odds of the Edmonton Oilers moving to the Stanley Cup final appear slim and none -- and slim just left town.

VANCOUVER — David Baillargeon of Levis, Quebec and Hollie Naughton of Mississauga, Ont. were the big winners at the Canadian squash championships in Vancouver on Sunday.

VANCOUVER — They weren't billed as the week's main event, and their best days on the court may be behind them, but two seniors put on a show in the men's 80-plus category at the Canadian Squash Championships at the Jericho Tennis Club in Vancouver.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum found his scoring touch after a rare poor shooting night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but it was the rest of his Boston Celtics teammates who went missing.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Just like in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors took command with a big third quarter. Unlike Game 1, they finished the job.