National Sports

Scott Milanovich embarks upon first season as Ticats head coach

HAMILTON — Scott Milanovich is back on a CFL sideline. The 51-year-old American enters his first full season as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach.

Jun 4, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts.

Jun 4, 2024 10:08 AM Read more >

Dallas Stars' Joe Pavelski says he's done after 1,533 games and 18 NHL seasons

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Joe Pavelski says he has played his last game after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons without ever getting to raise the Stanley Cup.

Jun 4, 2024 9:59 AM Read more >

How to watch and what to expect in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are the last teams left standing in the NHL playoffs and will play for the Stanley Cup in the best-of-seven final starting Saturday in Sunrise, Florida.

Jun 4, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Defending-champion Alouettes eager to prove last season wasn't a one-hit wonder

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will need to find a new source of inspiration this season.

Jun 4, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Redblacks look for 10th-season turnaround after four dismal campaigns

OTTAWA — After four years of disappointment, the Ottawa Redblacks are looking to turn things around in their 10th season.

Jun 4, 2024 9:03 AM Read more >

Novak Djokovic's French Open title defense ends because of an injured knee

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured knee on Tuesday, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking.

Jun 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Senators add Baumgartner, Yeo to Green's staff; Alfredsson among returning coaches

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are adding Nolan Baumgartner and Mike Yeo as assistant coaches on Travis Green’s staff, while franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson returns to the team's bench.

Jun 4, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Fernandez, Routliffe lose to Kostyuk, Ruse in third round of French Open

PARIS — Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand have been eliminated from women's doubles competition at the French Open.

Jun 4, 2024 8:16 AM Read more >

Elks need to show marked improvement this year under head coach/GM Jones

The harsh reality of professional football is what Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager Chris Jones faces in 2024.

Jun 4, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >