National Sports

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday.

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Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

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PWHL Roundup: Charge rout Fleet, Frost edge Sirens in pre-season play

MONTREAL — The Ottawa Charge got contributions from six different goal scorers in a 6-1 pre-season win over the Boston Fleet on Thursday in the Professional Women's Hockey League.

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Vancouver Rise FC hires Denmark's Heiner-Moller as head coach

VANCOUVER — Anja Heiner-Moller has made a conscious habit of saying yes to opportunities over her long soccer career.

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Leading scorer Martinez a free agent after CF Montreal declines option

MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading scorer Josef Martinez, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.

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CPL's York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach

TORONTO — After scouring resumes from home and abroad, York United FC opted to promote from within by elevating assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach.

Nov 21, 2024 1:25 PM Read more >

Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season

Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder.

Nov 21, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >

Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.

Nov 21, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

Pep Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Manchester City

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester City, the club announced Thursday.

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Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies

Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada's upcoming women's friendlies against Iceland and South Korea.

Nov 21, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >