National Sports

Newly formed Canadian team takes sixth in World Cup luge relay

ALTENBERG, Germany — A newly formed Canadian luge team finished sixth in a World Cup relay on Sunday. Olympian Reid Watts of Whistler, B.C., teamed up with relative newcomers Trinity Ellis of Pemberton, B.C.

Dec 12, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Raptors' forward Achiuwa enters COVID-19 health, safety protocols after close contact

Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa has entered health and safety protocols after a close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Dec 12, 2021 11:28 AM Read more >

Canada's Olympic champ Thompson captures World Cup ski-cross bronze

VAL THORENS, France — Canada's Olympic champion Marielle Thompson bounced back from a long injury layoff to finish third at a ski cross World Cup on Sunday. The 29-year-old from Whistler, B.C.

Dec 12, 2021 10:06 AM Read more >

Canadian freestyle ski star Kingsbury captures his 67th career World Cup victory

IDRE, Sweden — Canadian star Mikael Kingsbury bounced back from a difficult Saturday, emerging victorious in the dual moguls event at the Freestyle Skiing World Cup on Sunday. In the grand final, the 29-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que.

Dec 12, 2021 9:41 AM Read more >

Nashville SC acquires Canadian-born forward Teal Bunbury from New England Revolution

Nashville SC has acquired Canadian-born forward Teal Bunbury from the New England Revolution in exchange for up to US$150,000 in general allocation money.

Dec 12, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Verstappen wins 1st F1 title with last lap pass of Hamilton

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The most dramatic Formula One season in years ended, of course, in one of the most dramatic finishes possible when Max Verstappen snatched the world championship away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final

Dec 12, 2021 8:40 AM Read more >

Grey Cup kickers look to good thoughts to help survive bad weather

HAMILTON — Checking the weather first thing in the morning is standard procedure for Michael Domagala. It could mean the difference between a good day on the job or a difficult one for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats kicker.

Dec 12, 2021 6:57 AM Read more >

Linus Ullmark backstops Boston Bruins to 4-2 victory over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Linus Ullmark is on a roll and so are the Boston Bruins. Ullmark turned aside 40 shots and Brad Marchand paced the offence with a goal and an assist Saturday to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

Dec 11, 2021 11:36 PM Read more >

Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho sinks Edmonton Oilers with 3-point night

EDMONTON — Sebastian Aho was too much for the slumping Oilers. Aho had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday.

Dec 11, 2021 10:37 PM Read more >

Lindgren, Blues send Canadiens to sixth straight loss, 4-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves and Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and assist, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Dec 11, 2021 8:59 PM Read more >