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Canada's Andreescu through to quarterfinals in Thailand with win over Zakharova

Canada's Andreescu through to quarterfinals in Thailand with win over Zakharova

HUA HIN, Thailand — Top-seed Bianca Andreescu advanced to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Russia's Anastasia Zakharova on Thursday. The native of Mississauga, Ont.

WHL Roundup: Bedard nets shootout winner to lead Pats past Hitmen 6-5

CALGARY — Connor Bedard scored the shootout winner, in addition to his league-best 44th goal of the season, to lift the Regina Pats past the Calgary Hitmen 6-5 on Wednesday.
Markkanen, Conley power Jazz to 131-128 win over Raptors

Markkanen, Conley power Jazz to 131-128 win over Raptors

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and 13 rebounds and Mike Conley added a three-point play and two clutch free throws in the closing minutes to lift the Utah Jazz to a 131-128 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Pavel Zacha powers Bruins past Maple Leafs 5-2 as both teams head to all-star break

Pavel Zacha powers Bruins past Maple Leafs 5-2 as both teams head to all-star break

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs feel like they can keep up with the NHL-leading Boston Bruins. They just need to do it for three consecutive periods. Pavel Zacha scored twice in the third as Boston surged past the Maple Leafs 5-2 on Wednesday.

QMJHL Roundup: Olympiques extend win streak to four games, top Wildcats 3-2

GATINEAU, Que. — Cam MacDonald scored what proved to be the winner as the Gatineau Olympiques topped the Moncton Wildcats 3-2 Wednesday and extended their win streak to four games. Riley Kidney and Cole Cormier also scored for Gatineau (30-12-4-2).

OHL Roundup: Wakely, Petrov lead Battalion past Wolves 5-1

SUDBURY, Ont. — Dalyn Wakely scored two goals and Matvey Petrov had a goal and three assists as the North Bay Battalion cruised past the Sudbury Wolves 5-1 on Wednesday.
Hockey team of preteen Ukrainian refugees arrives in Quebec City for tournament

Hockey team of preteen Ukrainian refugees arrives in Quebec City for tournament

QUEBEC — A team of preteen Ukrainian refugees has arrived in Quebec City, where they'll get the chance to compete in a renowned hockey tournament.
Canadian Alphonso Davies scores as Bayern beat Mainz 4-0 to move on in German Cup

Canadian Alphonso Davies scores as Bayern beat Mainz 4-0 to move on in German Cup

MAINZ, Germany (CP-AP) — Canadian Alphonso Davies scored 12 minutes after coming in off the bench to complete Bayern Munich's scoring in a 4-0 win at Mainz that moved the Bundesliga leader into the quarterfinals of the German Cup.
Curling Canada under fire for limiting eligibility for pregnancy exemptions

Curling Canada under fire for limiting eligibility for pregnancy exemptions

Residency rules. Pregnancy exemptions. Confusion, questions and ire.
Junior star Connor Bedard filling hockey arenas in Western Canada

Junior star Connor Bedard filling hockey arenas in Western Canada

CALGARY — Call it the Connor Bedard boost. The 17-year-old Regina Pats forward keeps packing arenas in Western Canada after his electrifying performance in last month's world junior men's hockey championship.