National Sports

Rugby Canada expects to feel the pinch after failing to qualify for World Cup

Starting the rebuilding process after failing to qualify for the Rugby World Cup, Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named his roster for a November tour of Europe.

Oct 27, 2021 11:28 AM Read more >

Rings on the Horizon: 100 days to go until the Beijing Winter Olympics

TORONTO — With the dust barely settled on the recent Summer Games, a reminder came Wednesday that the next Olympiad is fast approaching.

Oct 27, 2021 7:33 AM Read more >

Dumba and Brodin score first goals of the season as Wild spoil Canucks home-opener

VANCOUVER — The Minnesota Wild knew it wasn’t going to be easy so they did everything they could to make it hard on the Vancouver Canucks.

Oct 26, 2021 11:42 PM Read more >

Brown atop women's standings with 3-0 record at Olympic curling pre-trials

LIVERPOOL, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA — Corryn Brown of Kamloops, B.C., scored four in the sixth and three in the ninth to beat Jestyn Murphy of Mississauga, Ont., 11-5 on Tuesday in the sixth draw of Canada's Olympic curling pre-trials.

Oct 26, 2021 10:45 PM Read more >

Kraken rout: Seattle topples Montreal 5-1 for first home win

SEATTLE (AP) — Brandon Tanev had two goals and Jordan Eberle added another to give the Seattle Kraken their first home win in franchise history, beating the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Oct 26, 2021 9:58 PM Read more >

Stastny scores winner as Winnipeg rallies to beat Ducks 4-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Paul Stastny and Nikolaj Ehlers scored 19 seconds apart in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

Oct 26, 2021 9:56 PM Read more >

Flames use four-goal outburst in first period to beat Devils 5-3

NEWARK, N.J. — The Calgary Flames keep winning on the road, and Andrew Mangiapane's scoring is a major reason.

Oct 26, 2021 9:49 PM Read more >

Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1

HOUSTON (AP) — A healthy swing by Jorge Soler powered the Atlanta Braves to a smashing start in the World Series.

Oct 26, 2021 9:46 PM Read more >

WHL: Winnipeg Ice win 10th straight game with 3-1 victory over Red Deer Rebels

RED DEER, Alta. — Skyler Bruce put away the winner early in the third period as the Winnipeg Ice topped the Red Deer Rebels 3-1 on Tuesday to extend their win streak to 10 games.

Oct 26, 2021 9:29 PM Read more >

Canadian national women’s team celebrates Olympic gold with 1-0 win over New Zealand

MONTREAL — Canada's women's soccer team was thrilled to finally share its gold medals with its own fans. Adriana Leon was the lone scorer as Canada beat New Zealand 1-0 on Tuesday in the second leg of the Celebration Tour.

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