National Sports

MONTREAL — The first Canadian to play in a Presidents Cup will become the first Canadian to captain the International team. Mike Weir was announced as International captain for the 2024 Presidents Cup on Wednesday morning at the Bell Centre.

DOHA, Qatar — Canada coach John Herdman is disputing his Croatian counterpart's account of why there was no handshake after their World Cup game.

DOHA, Qatar — A look at Morocco, Canada's opponent Thursday in its Group F finale at the World Cup: This marks the sixth appearance at the World Cup for the Atlas Lions.

DOHA, Qatar — With one game remaining, Canada is still chasing history at the World Cup. But a motivated Morocco stands in its way of a first-ever positive result at the men's soccer showcase Thursday.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — John Herdman wants to remain as Canada's coach through the 2026 World Cup in North America after leading the nation to its return to soccer's top tournament.

MONTREAL — Canada won't be moving on to the knockout round in the World Cup, but Montreal's Moroccan community still has plenty to cheer about.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Alexander Suzdalev capped a two-goal, two-assist effort by scoring the game-winning goal 3:07 into overtime as the Regina Pats edged the Kelowna Rockets 6-5 on Tuesday.

CALGARY — Chants of "Hubie's better" erupted in Calgary's Saddledome in the third period of the Flames' 6-2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Jérémy Lapointe scored what proved to be the winner as the Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Shawinigan Cataractes 4-2 on Tuesday.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most road goals in NHL history, and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Tuesday night.