National Sports

World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the eve of the season finale this weekend in Carson, Calif., a move that delays the Canadian men's bid to earn promotion back to the top tier.

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is happy to be back at his hometown event and showed it.

FREDERICTON — Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant will head into the playoffs of the world mixed doubles curling championship as the third-ranked team in Group A after losing 8-7 in an extra end to Scotland in Thursday's afternoon draw.

ST LOUIS — With two star forwards down and a starting goalie who was pulled in his two previous road games, the Winnipeg Jets have a few strikes against them as they return to enemy territory. They still have the St.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl is on the verge of rarefied territory as a Hart Trophy finalist.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are finalists for the Hart Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday.

The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham. Big wins for both teams in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the Champions League.

CALGARY — Philadelphia Flyers leading scorer Travis Konecny, Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar and rising stars Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets were among the 15 players named on Thursd

MADRID — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo’s impressive run at the 2025 Madrid Open ended in the quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti.

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis's excitement for what lies ahead far outweighs any feeling of despair. “The pain that you feel right now is normal,” Montreal’s head coach said after the Canadiens’ early playoff exit.