National Sports

Blue Jays catcher Jansen looking forward to stability in pitching staff

Danny Jansen figures some stability in the Blue Jays' pitching staff will help make his job behind the plate a little easier this season.

Mar 4, 2020 8:53 AM Read more >

Elite eight: Examining the teams in the U Sports women's basketball tourney

OTTAWA — Here's a look at the four quarterfinal matchups at the U Sports women's basketball championship on Thursday: No. 1 SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (21-2) vs. No.

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Canada's Kia Nurse hits game-winner to lift Canberra to second consecutive title

CANBERRA, Australia — Canada's Kia Nurse hit the game-winning shot to lift the Canberra Capitals to their second consecutive Australian women's basketball league title on Wednesday.

Mar 4, 2020 8:24 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan Huskies looking for second national women's basketball title

OTTAWA — The top-seeded Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team heads into this week's national championship loaded with talent and big expectations.

Mar 4, 2020 8:05 AM Read more >

Saskatoon to host UFC's first Canadian event of 2020 with June Fight Night card

Saskatoon will host the UFC's first Canadian event of 2020. The UFC announced Wednesday that the SaskTel Centre will host a Fight Night televised card on June 20.

Mar 4, 2020 8:02 AM Read more >

Sharks beat Maple Leafs 5-2 for 3rd straight win

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Evander Kane scored two goals to give the San Jose Sharks their first three-game winning streak since November with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Mar 3, 2020 10:48 PM Read more >

Tuesday's Games

Tuesday's Games NHL St. Louis 3 N.Y. Rangers 1 Montreal 6 N.Y.

Mar 3, 2020 10:18 PM Read more >

Chiasson OT goal, Koskinen 42 saves as Oilers beat Stars 2-1

DALLAS — Alex Chiasson scored a power-play goal 1:08 into overtime, Mikko Koskinen stopped 42 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of likely Western Conference playoff teams.

Mar 3, 2020 10:00 PM Read more >

Raptors rally, snap three-game skid by beating Suns 123-114

PHOENIX — Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, Kyle Lowry added 28 and the Toronto Raptors rallied in the second half for a 123-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Mar 3, 2020 9:29 PM Read more >

Kyle Connor's two goals power Winnipeg Jets past Buffalo Sabres 3-1

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor has now established himself as one of the top snipers in the NHL. The Jets forward scored twice and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night at Bell MTS Place.

Mar 3, 2020 9:14 PM Read more >