National Sports

Jets head coach Bowness confident in goaltending, set on pressuring opposition

WINNIPEG — If an NHL team’s success begins from the net out, the smile on the face of Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness reinforced his confidence in the team’s goaltenders.

Oct 8, 2023 11:39 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs send forward Lafferty to Canucks in exchange for 2024 fifth-round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Toronto receives a 2024 fifth-round draft pick.

Oct 8, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Alouettes inching closer to home playoff game as Redblacks visit on Thanksgiving

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have clinched a spot in the playoffs. Next up for quarterback Cody Fajardo and co. is securing home-field advantage to begin the post-season.

Oct 8, 2023 10:01 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs eager to take next step after summer of change: 'It's a serious group'

TORONTO — Brad Treliving wasn't looking to change his new team's identity. Or it's culture. Or it's core of talented forwards.

Oct 8, 2023 9:47 AM Read more >

NHL stars reflect on Patrice Bergeron's legacy: 'Perfect hockey player, perfect guy'

Charlie McAvoy had done it hundreds of times. When the Boston Bruins won, the players hugged their captain before exiting the ice. Always. It started with Zdeno Chara.

Oct 8, 2023 9:26 AM Read more >

Canadian men's volleyball team punches ticket to 2024 Paris Olympics

XI'AN, China — Canada's men's volleyball team has punched its ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-15) at an Olympic qualification tournament on Sunday.

Oct 8, 2023 9:16 AM Read more >

Whitecaps' Takaoka, Sounders' Frei duel to scoreless draw

SEATTLE (AP) — Yohei Takaoka finished with five saves for Vancouver to offset Stefan Frei's league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as the Whitecaps played the Seattle Sounders to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.

Oct 7, 2023 10:50 PM Read more >

Mixed results for Canadian women at beach volleyball world championships

TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico — There were mixed results for Canadian women at the beach volleyball world championships on Saturday in Mexico.

Oct 7, 2023 10:44 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Lisowsky sharp as Blades pound Pats 6-1

SASKATOON — Brandon Lisowsky scored twice as the Saskatoon Blades rolled past the Regina Pats 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the SaskTel Centre.

Oct 7, 2023 9:50 PM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023

Saturday's Scoreboard MLB Division Series American League Texas 3 Baltimore 2 (Texas leads best-of-five series 1-0) Houston 6 Minnesota 4 (Houston leads best-of-five series 1-0) National League Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 0 (Philadelphia leads best-of-fiv

Oct 7, 2023 9:35 PM Read more >