National Sports News

Wickenheiser calls for neck protection at 'every level' after Johnson's death

The hockey world is reacting to a tragic on-ice accident and wondering what steps should be taken to prevent it from happening again.

Oct 30, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

PARIS (AP) — This list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023.

Oct 30, 2023 3:48 PM Read more >

Head coach Dyce to return to Redblacks, other staff to be evaluated after 4-14 season

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks say they will conduct a "deep dive" after finishing out of the playoffs for a fourth straight CFL season, but any restructuring will not include a change at head coach.

Oct 30, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

Toffoli, Johansson, Hartman named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — New Jersey right-wing Tyler Toffoli, Tampa Bay goaltender Jonas Johansson and Minnesota right-wing Ryan Hartman have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Oct 30, 2023 12:11 PM Read more >

Einarson splits 2 games at Pan Continental championships, Gushue drops men's opener

KELOWNA, B.C. — Canada's Kerri Einarson opened the Pan Continental Curling Championships on Sunday with a 9-2 rout of Taiwan's Cynthia Lu at the Kelowna Curling Club.

Oct 29, 2023 11:56 PM Read more >

Luukkonen gets first career shutout as Sabres blank Avalanche 4-0

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 26 saves in his first career shutout and JJ Peterka, Casey Mittelstadt, Tyson Jost and Rasmus Dahlin scored for the Buffalo Sabres in a 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.

Oct 29, 2023 10:47 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Roberts scores winner as Giants edge Blazers 4-3

LANGLEY, B.C. — Colton Roberts goal at 7:02 snapped a 3-3 deadlock and lifted the Vancouver Giants to a 4-3 Western Hockey League win on Sunday over the visiting Kamloops Blazers.

Oct 29, 2023 10:41 PM Read more >

Canada's equestrian team golden and Paris-bound in eventing at Pan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — More Canadian riders and their horses are headed to the Olympic Games in Paris next year.

Oct 29, 2023 9:54 PM Read more >

Oilers beat Flames 5-2 at Heritage Classic, snap four-game losing skid

EDMONTON — A breath of fresh outdoor air seemed to jolt the Edmonton Oilers from their seasonal slumber on Sunday.

Oct 29, 2023 9:38 PM Read more >

Hockey fans soak up Classic weather, Nickelback, rivalry

EDMONTON — When Brent Oliver attended the Heritage Classic 20 years ago, he sat five rows from the top of Commonwealth Stadium.

Oct 29, 2023 8:55 PM Read more >