National Sports

Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham could face Premier League Newcastle in FA Cup

LONDON (AP) — Ryan Reynolds could get a taste of big time soccer after Wrexham was drawn to potentially play Premier League Newcastle in the FA Cup.

Jan 28, 2024 1:13 PM Read more >

Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net - to the delight of Wembanyama

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A bat descended on the court and delayed play after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the San Antonio Spurs' 113-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Jan 28, 2024 12:41 PM Read more >

West Brom and Wolves soccer game stopped because of crowd trouble. FA launches investigation

WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — The FA Cup fourth-round soccer match between local rivals West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton was paused on Sunday after “dangerous and inexcusable” crowd trouble.

Jan 28, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Lawyer confirms former NHL player Alex Formenton facing charges in London, Ont.

LONDON, Ont. — Pro hockey player Alex Formenton, a former member of the NHL's Ottawa Senators who currently plays in Switzerland, has been charged by police in London, Ont., his lawyer said Sunday.

Jan 28, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Canadian Jessica Macaulay finishes third in final cliff diving event of career

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian Jessica Macaulay waved goodbye to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series from the podium Sunday.

Jan 28, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Canada places seventh as Irish women earn first-ever title on rugby 7s world circuit

PERTH, Australia — The Canadian women's rugby sevens team finished the HSBC Perth SVNS on a winning note Sunday, defeating Fiji 26-5 to place seventh.

Jan 28, 2024 8:40 AM Read more >

Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win the Australian Open final from Medvedev, clinches 1st major

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jannik Sinner lined up a forehand, drilled it down the line and dropped to the court on his back, giving himself a few moments to process how he'd come back from two sets down to win his first Grand Slam title.

Jan 28, 2024 6:29 AM Read more >

Hometown favorite Nelly Korda takes 4-shot lead in LPGA Drive On Championship

BRADENTON, Fla, (AP) — Hometown favorite Nelly Korda shot a 3-under 68 with an eagle-birdie finish Saturday to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship.

Jan 28, 2024 5:48 AM Read more >

Pettersson caps Canucks comeback with OT winner in 5-4 decision over Blue Jackets

VANCOUVER — This time the Vancouver Canucks completed the comeback.

Jan 27, 2024 11:48 PM Read more >

Markstrom unbeatable as Flames tip Blackhawks 1-0

CALGARY — Thanks to Jacob Markstrom's 32 saves, Calgary stole two points on Saturday night.

Jan 27, 2024 11:14 PM Read more >