National Sports

Djokovic ruling fits with Australia's tough immigration line

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — To people watching from afar, the treatment of tennis star Novak Djokovic by Australian immigration officials might have seemed harsh.

Jan 14, 2022 2:13 AM Read more >

Kings use three-goal flurry in third to bury Penguins 6-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Anderson, Viktor Arvidsson and Anze Kopitar scored in a span of 1:23 of the third period and the Los Angeles Kings won their third straight, 6-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Jan 13, 2022 11:36 PM Read more >

Murray collects first win of the season as Senators upset Flames 4-1

CALGARY — Shuffled to centre as a result of Tim Stutzle being added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, Ottawa's Nick Paul stepped up with a big performance on Thursday night.

Jan 13, 2022 10:19 PM Read more >

Canada's Marino tops Rakhimova in qualifying, moves on to Australian Open's main draw

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Rebecca Marino is through to the main draw at the Australian Open after edging Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(10) in the final round of qualifying Thursday.

Jan 13, 2022 9:41 PM Read more >

Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT

CHICAGO (AP) — Philipp Kurashev scored 2:24 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Thursday night. Montreal, the defending Eastern Conference champion, has dropped five straight and is 1-9-3 in its past 13 games.

Jan 13, 2022 8:52 PM Read more >

Connor Hellebuyck stops 33 shots, Jets beat Red Wings 3-0

DETROIT (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves for his second shutout of the season and Andrew Copp scored twice in the Winnipeg Jets' 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

Jan 13, 2022 7:59 PM Read more >

Stamkos gets 18th goal, Lightning beat Canucks 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his team-leading 18th goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Thursday night.

Jan 13, 2022 7:58 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Wolves beat Petes 3-1 to snap skid, Firebirds torch Otters 6-3

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Liam Ross tallied a goal and an assist, and the Sudbury Wolves topped the Peterborough Petes 3-1 in Ontario Hockey League play on Wednesday.

Jan 13, 2022 6:38 PM Read more >

Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury skis to 100th World Cup podium

DEER VALLEY RESORT, Utah — Canada's Mikael Kingsbury climbed a World Cup podium for the 100th time Thursday, capturing gold in men's moguls. The 29-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., finished first with a score of 83.28 points.

Jan 13, 2022 4:54 PM Read more >

WHL announces return for five clubs, reschedules 14 regular-season games

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League announced on Thursday that five teams have been removed from COVID-19 protocols.

Jan 13, 2022 3:48 PM Read more >