National Sports

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — With every mediocre showing at a major international curling event, the debate is renewed.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers couldn't even celebrate a signature win. They've got another significant injury to overcome.

WINNIPEG — One of the NHL’s top marksmen led the New York Rangers to victory once again, but he was quick to deflect praise onto his teammates.

MONTERREY, Mexico — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez has defended her title at the Monterrey Open. The 19-year-old from Laval, Que.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Chris Johnston continues to inch closer to becoming the first Canadian to capture the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The Peterborough, Ont., angler finished fifth Sunday in the Elite Series premier tournament on Lake Hartwell.

KVITFJELL, Norway — Canada's Jack Crawford raced to silver in a World Cup super-G on Sunday, on the heels of his bronze-medal performance at the Beijing Olympics.

Alana Ramsay skied across the finish line, looked up at her time, and let out a whoop of delight.

BAKURIANI, Georgia — Canada's Laurie Blouin and Jasmine Baird captured the top two spots on the podium at a snowboard slopestyle World Cup on Sunday.

HAMAR, Norway — Valerie Maltais of Saguenay, Que., was the top Canadian finisher at the 2022 world speedskating championships. The 31-year-old finished 10th in the women's allround competition, one spot ahead of Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin.

CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors signed guard Armoni Brooks to a 10-day contract ahead of Sunday night's game at Cleveland.