National Sports

Canada women renew rugby rivalry with U.S. as Pacific Four Series opens in Madrid

After a lopsided 66-7 win over No. 13 South Africa last weekend in their first outing since the Rugby World Cup in November, the fourth-ranked Canadian women expect a stiffer test Saturday against the seventh-ranked U.S.

Mar 31, 2023 10:31 AM Read more >

Langford, B.C., to host North American Olympic rugby sevens qualifier

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada will have home-field advantage for this summer's Rugby Americas North Sevens, which serves as the regional qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The tournament is scheduled for Aug. 19-20 in Langford, B.C.

Mar 31, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

'Learn to live with this:' Humboldt focuses on future five years after bus crash

HUMBOLDT, SASK. — Kevin Garinger says it feels like the passage of time is inexplicable. The five years since a deadly bus crash changed his city, his hockey team and his life sometimes feel like a lifetime. Other times it feels like yesterday.

Mar 31, 2023 10:19 AM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to a contract extension through the 2025 CFL season.

Mar 31, 2023 6:32 AM Read more >

Pressure grows as winless Whitecaps prepare for Canadian clash with CF Montreal

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini believes his Vancouver Whitecaps have a "moral imperative" to come out strong in their first Canadian clash of the season on Saturday.

Mar 31, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Canada's Spooner returns to women's world hockey championship with baby in tow

Natalie Spooner will play for Canada in a ninth women's world hockey championship, but this one feels different to her.

Mar 31, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

OHL Roundup: 67's pick up emphatic 7-0 win over Generals to open post-season

OTTAWA — Jack Matier, Luca Pinelli and Frankie Marrelli each scored two goals to power the Ottawa 67's to a 7-0 drubbing of the Oshawa Generals on Thursday to open the OHL playoffs.

Mar 30, 2023 10:41 PM Read more >

McDavid enters history books, Skinner shines as Oilers top Kings 2-0

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner has further cemented himself as the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff goalie.

Mar 30, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

Mi Hyang Lee leads LPGA Tour event at Palos Verdes with 65

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Mi Hyang Lee shot a 6-under 65 in her first LPGA Tour event of the year for a one-stroke lead in the opening round of the DIO Implant LA Open on Thursday.

Mar 30, 2023 8:46 PM Read more >

DeBrincat's OT winner lifts Senators past Flyers 5-4

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will continue to have to battle the odds as they have all season.

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