Skip to content

National Sports

Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

EDMONTON — A star-studded showdown between the Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers saw Colorado's best players shine a bit brighter.
Read more >
Canada's Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal

Canada's Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal

DALLAS — Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the semifinals of the Dallas Open. The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Czechia's Tomas Machac 7-6 (7-5), 6-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday.
Read more >
Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win

Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win

WINNIPEG — With less than a third of the current season left, Gabriel Vilardi is already enjoying his best campaign ever as an NHLer. Vilardi scored two goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 triumph over the New York Islanders on Friday.
Read more >
OHL Roundup: Namestnikov stars in overtime as Storm edge Battalion 5-4

OHL Roundup: Namestnikov stars in overtime as Storm edge Battalion 5-4

GUELPH, Ont. — Max Namestnikov scored 1:10 into overtime as the Guelph Storm edged the North Bay Battalion 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.
Read more >
'This was my race': Canadian teen takes fourth at luge world championships

'This was my race': Canadian teen takes fourth at luge world championships

WHISTLER, B.C. — Embyr-Lee Susko wiped tears from her eyes as she waved to the crowd at the luge world championships on Friday. The 19-year-old Susko had blasted down her home track in Whistler, B.C., in 38.
Read more >
Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 27 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 121-109 on Friday night in Chet Holmgren's return from injury .
Read more >
Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead lead in the Phoenix Open on Friday.
Read more >
Jin Young Ko shoots 63 to take lead in bid for 4th Founders Cup victory

Jin Young Ko shoots 63 to take lead in bid for 4th Founders Cup victory

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Jin Young Ko birdied six of her last nine holes Friday for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup.
Read more >
UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10

UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10

MONTREAL — The UFC is returning to Montreal after a 10-year absence. The mixed martial arts promotion says the Bell Centre will host UFC 315 on May 10. It will mark the UFC's eighth show in Montreal and 35th overall in Canada, spread among 11 cities.
Read more >
Canucks trade defenceman Mark Friedman to Predators for future considerations

Canucks trade defenceman Mark Friedman to Predators for future considerations

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks traded depth defenceman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators for future considerations Friday.
Read more >