National Sports

Mexican brothers look forward to CPL adventure as owners of York United FC

TORONTO — Ricardo Pasquel survived a Canadian winter. Now the fun really begins The Mexico City native and his two brothers, Eduardo and Miguel, are looking forward to their first season as owners of York United FC.

Apr 9, 2024 10:21 AM Read more >

Hockey Canada hires Jaime Boldt as governance adviser

CALGARY — Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that it has hired Jaime Boldt as its first governance adviser.

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Alcaraz pulls out of Monte Carlo with forearm injury, was scheduled to face Auger-Aliassime

MONACO (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters tournament on Tuesday because of a muscle injury to his right forearm.

Apr 9, 2024 9:46 AM Read more >

Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower

PARIS (AP) — The Olympic rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower, organizers said in a statement on Tuesday, as the French capital prepares to mark 100 days until the start of the Paris Games.

Apr 9, 2024 5:49 AM Read more >

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A basketball beatdown. A coaching clinic. A double-digit domination. Take one guess who finished off a romp through college basketball again.

Apr 9, 2024 4:24 AM Read more >

Garland scores twice, Canucks outlast Golden Knights for 4-3 win

VANCOUVER — In a game full of milestones, it was Conor Garland's face that stood out Monday.

Apr 8, 2024 11:27 PM Read more >

NHL roundup: McCabe scores in OT, Maple Leafs edge Penguins 3-2

TORONTO — Jake McCabe scored at 1:30 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.

Apr 8, 2024 10:56 PM Read more >

Edey gave it all he had for Purdue, but it wasn't enough to stop UConn

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Edey kept a stoic expression as he descended the steps from the court to leave UConn's championship celebration behind.

Apr 8, 2024 10:48 PM Read more >

Simms scores in OT as U.S. edges Canada 1-0 in women's world hockey

UTICA, N.Y. — Kirsten Simms scored the biggest goal of her career in what she said was the fastest and most physical game she's ever played in.

Apr 8, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Berrios makes strong start as Blue Jays top Mariners 5-2 in home opener

TORONTO — After a long season-opening 10-game road trip, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home Monday night to a new-look Rogers Centre and a capacity crowd. Starter Jose Berrios did his part to kick off the home schedule in style.

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