National Sports

BRANDON, Man. — Brady Birnie scored twice for the Swift Current Broncos in a 5-2 win over the host Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday.

SARNIA, Ont. — Beckham Edwards scored the overtime winner and goalie Nick Surzycia made 29 saves for the Sarnia Sting in a 3-2 win over the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League on Wednesday.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed a day because of an attack near the Superdome early Wednesday, when authorities say a truck driver deliberately plowed into a

Canada now turns its attention to Thursday's quarterfinal against Czechia — the team that bounced the powerhouse Canadians from last year's tournament.

TORONTO — The reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive lineman Da'Marcus Johnson. The six-foot-four, 255-pound lineman from Sacramento, Calif., recorded 52 tackles, 5.

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates Wednesday, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom were named the NHL's three stars for December.

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson got the nod as the NHL's rookie of the month for December. The 20-year-old had two goals and 11 assists in 14 games.

When longtime coach Paul Webster first started working with Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew at a curling camp back in their junior days, he could sense they had the potential for big things on the pebbled ice.

OTTAWA — Brayden Yager was the new face in town. The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding training camp in September 2023. Sidney Crosby made the youngster feel right at home.