National Sports

Having spent time playing in England, Canadian international flanker Matt Heaton wanted a new challenge in the wake of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Major League Rugby in North America beckoned. "I'd been watching the league while I was in the U.K.

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid sprinted to a 100-point NHL season and joined elite company with a goal and three assists Saturday in a 4-3 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks.

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson kicked off play in the curling bubble with a bang. She's leaving it with a whimper.

HOUSTON — Cavan Biggio grew up at Minute Maid Park, watching his father, Craig, wrap up his Hall of Fame career with the Houston Astros.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors' loss to Memphis that left them on the brink of elimination had a little bit of everything. Their 34th starting lineup of the season — a franchise record. Injuries to Pascal Siakam and Rodney Hood.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have conquered the north in 2021. Now the real work begins.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday, but the team won't have relaxed virus protocols like some of their American counterparts.

WINNIPEG — Rookie Tim Stutzle was full of praise for his teammates after notching his first NHL hat trick.

BOSTON — Mika Zibanejad scored two of New York’s four third-period goals, and the Rangers ended their season with a 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday to halt a five-game losing streak.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keith Mitchell straightened out his putter and delivered big tee shots Saturday that carried him to a 6-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Gary Woodland in the Wells Fargo Championship.