National Sports

Paul nets 2 power-play goals as Lightning edge Predators 5-3

TAMPA, Fla.

Oct 10, 2023 6:14 PM Read more >

Abreu plays long ball as Astros rout Twins 9-1, take 2-1 ALDS lead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Late-afternoon shadows made the ball difficult to pick up, and Minnesota's Sonny Gray presented a tough opponent on the mound. The Houston Astros just powered their way through and produced yet another October masterpiece.

Oct 10, 2023 6:08 PM Read more >

Pavan, McBain qualify with 2 other Canadian teams for beach volleyball playoffs

TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico — Canadians Sarah Pavan and Molly McBain have punched their playoff-round tickets at the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Mexico.

Oct 10, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

Hellebuyck, Scheifele set on winning Stanley Cup with Jets: 'We're together on this'

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele hope their new contracts show their teammates and fans how much they believe in the Winnipeg Jets.

Oct 10, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Noah Gregor to a one-year contract worth US$775,000. The 25-year-old Gregor spent parts of four seasons with the San Jose Sharks, accumulating 51 points (26 goals, 25 assists) in 178 games.

Oct 10, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >

Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone dead at 81

The Toronto Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone has died. He was 81. The Denver Nuggets announced his passing on social media Tuesday. The cause of death was not released.

Oct 10, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-coloured stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey.

Oct 10, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

Centre of attention: Poeltl to be a constant in Toronto Raptors lineup this season

There will be one constant in the Toronto Raptors lineup this season: centre Jakob Poeltl.

Oct 10, 2023 12:44 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL draft.

Oct 10, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

Leon Draisaitl has left the rink frustrated by a call more than once. The Edmonton Oilers star might get an explanation from a referee or linesman on the ice. That doesn't mean Draisaitl is in agreement.

Oct 10, 2023 7:02 AM Read more >