National Sports

Andrew Wiggins' announcement was perfectly understated: a photo of himself, head bowed, during the national anthem posted on his Instagram page. "Team Canada" was written across it in block letters. The former No.

EDMONTON — A day after a triple-overtime loss ended their season in an unexpected fashion, the Edmonton Oilers were trying to move on.

RIMINI, ITALY — The Canadian women's volleyball team made its Nations League debut with a 3-1 (23-25, 25-11, 25-9, 25-14) loss Tuesday to Brazil.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company's latest rankings of popular television and streaming shows have one thing in common — “NCIS” at the top.

NEW YORK — Top Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah will make his major-league debut on Wednesday night when he starts for Toronto against the New York Yankees.

EDMONTON — Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other life changes.

The long road to the PGA Tour was indeed a lengthy journey for Canada's Taylor Pendrith. He didn't decide on professional golf plans until midway through his four-year run at Kent State University.

STRASBOURG, France — Canada's Bianca Andreescu pulled out of the Strasbourg Open on Tuesday after suffering an abdominal injury in her second-round win over Belgian qualifier Maryna Zanevska.

PARIS — Canada's Rebecca Marino is out of the French Open qualifying tournament after suffering a loss in the first round. Marino, from Vancouver, lost 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 to No. 20 qualifying seed Claire Liu of the U.S. on Tuesday.

WINNIPEG — During period intermissions of the longest night in franchise history, the Winnipeg Jets cracked jokes, they chugged water, and snacked on bananas and energy bars. But the significance of the game was always front of mind.