National Sports

Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup

CALGARY — Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-player roster for the Dec.

Nov 24, 2023 9:59 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness to return to the bench against Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. — Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday's road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month ago after his wife had a seizure.

Nov 24, 2023 9:21 AM Read more >

Emma Maltais looks ahead to PWHL season in excitement for new opportunity in Toronto

TORONTO — Emma Maltais is excited about her opportunity in a new environment. The 24-year-old forward was Toronto’s second-round pick (11th overall) in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft in September.

Nov 24, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks

SEATTLE (AP) — After running for two touchdowns and helping San Francisco beat the rival Seahawks for a fourth straight time, Christian McCaffrey was going to enjoy his celebratory meal.

Nov 23, 2023 10:04 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar edge Mooseheads in OT

HALIFAX — Émile Chouinard grabbed the game-winning goal at 2:36 in overtime as Drakkar edged the Mooseheads. Louis-Charles Plourde, Émile Chouinard, Julien Paillé and Isaac Dufort all scored once for Baie-Comeau.

Nov 23, 2023 8:50 PM Read more >

Canada falls 57-51 to U.S. in wheelchair rugby Parapan American Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Zak Madell recorded 36 tries for the Canadian wheelchair rugby team, but it wasn't enough as they fell 57-51 in the gold medal game against the United States on Thursday. Madell of Okotoks, Alta.

Nov 23, 2023 7:49 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Sova gets OT winner over Greyhounds

ERIE, Pa. — Spencer Sova knocked in the game-winning goal at 0:44 in the over-time period as the Otters edged the Greyhounds. Spencer Sova scored twice while Malcolm Spence scored once for Erie. Otters goaltender Ben Gaudreau saved 39 of 41 shots.

Nov 23, 2023 7:33 PM Read more >

Cowboys' DaRon Bland stands alone with most pick-6s in NFL season with 5

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DaRon Bland apparently hadn't done quite enough while tying the NFL record for interception returns for a touchdown in a season. His Dallas Cowboys teammates wanted to see a little more.

Nov 23, 2023 7:17 PM Read more >

Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win over Commanders on Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and his right guard, Zack Martin, feasted on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after the star quarterback's fourth touchdown pass.

Nov 23, 2023 6:57 PM Read more >

Montreal Carabins quarterback Senecal captures Hec Crighton Trophy

KINGSTON, Ont. — A historic first for Jonathan Senecal. The Montreal Carabins quarterback captured the Hec Crighton Trophy at U Sport football's awards banquet Thursday night.

Nov 23, 2023 5:55 PM Read more >