National Sports

Canadian men take on St. Vincent next in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play

After having its way with Dominica in an 8-0 romp Friday, Canada expects more of a challenge from St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play in Port-of-Spain.

Feb 24, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Toronto FC signs teenage defender Adam Pearlman to homegrown contract

Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday's MLS season opener, signing teenage defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown player contract. The 18-year-old from Maple, Ont.

Feb 24, 2024 10:43 AM Read more >

Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.

Feb 24, 2024 9:34 AM Read more >

Aaron Best leads Canada past Nicaragua 96-51 at FIBA AmeriCup qualifier

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Aaron Best scored 21 points and pulled down three rebounds as Canada rolled past Nicaragua 96-51 on Friday in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers.

Feb 23, 2024 11:14 PM Read more >

Matt Boldy's two-goal performance lifts Wild over Oilers 4-2

EDMONTON — The Minnesota Wild weathered the Edmonton Oilers' third period onslaught on Friday. Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals as Minnesota came away with a 4-2 victory over the Oilers, despite getting outshot 24-7 in the final frame.

Feb 23, 2024 10:51 PM Read more >

Einarson ousted in Tournament of Hearts, falls short of record fifth straight crown

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson's bid for a record five straight Canadian women's curling championships halted Friday with a playoff loss to Kate Cameron.

Feb 23, 2024 10:45 PM Read more >

Homan, Jones inch closer to Tournament of Hearts crown, Einarson ousted

CALGARY — The road to another Canadian women's curling championship for Rachel Homan and Jennifer Jones shortened with playoff wins while Kerri Einarson's bid for five straight titles came to an end Friday.

Feb 23, 2024 10:42 PM Read more >

Canadian rugby 7s women bounce back with rout of Great Britain, men fall to Fiji

VANCOUVER — Canada's women's rugby sevens team rebounded from an opening match loss to a resounding 38-0 win over Great Britain at the HSBC SVNS stop at B.C. Place on Friday.

Feb 23, 2024 10:15 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Denis's overtime winner helps Mooseheads edge Olympiques 5-4

GATINEAU, Que. — Lou-Félix Denis scored 1:45 into overtime as the Halifax Mooseheads edged the Gatineau Olympiques 5-4 on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.

Feb 23, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

Kyle Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Connor scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night.

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