National Sports

Canadian men climb to No. 40 in latest FIFA rankings, matching all-time high

Fuelled by wins over Mexico and Costa Rica, Canada has risen eight places to No. 40 in the latest FIFA world rankings, matching its highest-ever position. The Canadian men also hit No. 40 in December 1996.

Nov 19, 2021 6:16 AM Read more >

Priestman looks to extend unbeaten run in a pair of games in Mexico

TORONTO — The Canadian women will look to extend their 12-game unbeaten run with a pair of games in Mexico. Sixth-ranked Canada will play No. 28 Mexico on Nov. 27 and Nov. 30 with a 10-day camp starting Nov. 22 in Mexico City.

Nov 19, 2021 2:51 AM Read more >

Brabenec has goal, assist in Islanders' 7-3 QMJHL win over Moncton

CHARLOTTETOWN — Jakub Brabenec had a goal and an assist, while Lukas Cormier scored the game-winner to lead the Charlottetown Islanders to a 7-3 victory over Moncton in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday.

Nov 18, 2021 11:12 PM Read more >

Gustaffson scores twice to lead Moose to 6-2 AHL win over Admirals

WINNIPEG — David Gustafsson scored a pair of goals to lead the Manitoba Moose to a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League on Thursday. Nicholas Jones, Cole Perfetti, C.J.

Nov 18, 2021 10:06 PM Read more >

Morgan Rielly, Jack Campbell lead red-hot Maple Leafs over Rangers

TORONTO — Igor Shesterkin had the Maple Leafs' number the last time he stepped on Scotiabank Arena ice. Morgan Rielly and his teammates found an answer exactly a month later.

Nov 18, 2021 10:03 PM Read more >

McDavid, Turris score in shootout to lift Oilers past Jets 2-1

EDMONTON — Giving rookie goaltender Stuart Skinner the start worked out pretty well for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Connor McDavid and Kyle Turris scored in the shootout as the Oilers emerged with a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Nov 18, 2021 9:55 PM Read more >

Collins has two goals, assist and Steelheads rout IceDogs

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Ty Collins had two goals and an assist to lead the Mississauga Steelheads to a 7-1 rout of the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday.

Nov 18, 2021 9:48 PM Read more >

Essome Penda's penalty kick lifts Carabins into U Sports soccer semis

OTTAWA — Guy-Frank Essome Penda’s penalty strike in a shootout propelled the Montreal Carabins to a 2-1 victory over the Victoria Vikes and into the semifinals of the U Sports men's soccer championships on Thursday.

Nov 18, 2021 9:38 PM Read more >

Penguins snap losing streak, thump Canadiens 6-0 on the road

MONTREAL — The Pittsburgh Penguins rallied through adversity and snapped a three-game losing streak at the Bell Centre. Both teams had identical 2-6-2 records in their last 10 games, but Pittsburgh punished Montreal 6-0 on Thursday night.

Nov 18, 2021 9:02 PM Read more >

Rudy Gay scores 20 points in season debut, Jazz beat Raptors

SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Gay hit five three-pointers and scored 20 points in his season debut to help the Utah Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors 119-103 on Thursday night. Gay also had five rebounds while playing just 18 minutes.

Nov 18, 2021 8:51 PM Read more >