National Sports

CALGARY — Donna Spencer of The Canadian Press has been awarded the Paul McLean Award as a person who has made a significant contribution to curling behind the scenes.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Daulton Varsho had three hits and three RBIs, but the Toronto Blue Jays fell 14-13 to the Philadelphia Phillies in their spring training opener Saturday at TD Ballpark.

EDMONTON — The world junior hockey championship is returning to Alberta. Hockey Canada says the province will host the world juniors in 2027. No cities or venues for the tournament have been set.

Adam Ruzicka's contract is being terminated by the Arizona Coyotes after he cleared unconditional waivers on Saturday.

After having its way with Dominica in an 8-0 romp Friday, Canada expects more of a challenge from St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play in Port-of-Spain.

Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday's MLS season opener, signing teenage defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown player contract. The 18-year-old from Maple, Ont.

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Aaron Best scored 21 points and pulled down three rebounds as Canada rolled past Nicaragua 96-51 on Friday in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers.

EDMONTON — The Minnesota Wild weathered the Edmonton Oilers' third period onslaught on Friday. Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals as Minnesota came away with a 4-2 victory over the Oilers, despite getting outshot 24-7 in the final frame.

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson's bid for a record five straight Canadian women's curling championships halted Friday with a playoff loss to Kate Cameron.