National Sports

NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players

TORONTO — Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison sees an advantage in using his experiences to help current players lower their guard about mental health.

Jan 10, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year

CALGARY — Reggie Begelton is sticking around Calgary for another year. A league source said Wednesday the veteran receiver and Calgary Stampeders have agreed to a new contract that will keep Begelton in Alberta through the 2025 season.

Jan 10, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Professional Women’s Hockey League reschedules postponed Ottawa-Boston game

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has rescheduled a game between Ottawa and Boston that was cancelled last Friday because of inclement weather.

Jan 10, 2024 11:36 AM Read more >

Canada to face Swiss in U18 women's hockey quarterfinals after hosts lose to Slovakia

ZUG, Switzerland — Canada will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the under-18 world women's hockey championship after the host nation lost 2-1 in overtime to Slovakia on Wednesday to conclude group-stage play.

Jan 10, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

Ice dancer Sorensen exits Canadian championship amid sexual assault allegations

Canadian ice dancing champion Nikolaj Sorensen, who is under investigation for alleged sexual assault, and his skating partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry have withdrawn from this week’s Canadian figure skating championships in Calgary.

Jan 10, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Ken Klee happily trades Costa Rican vacation for coaching pro women's hockey team in Minnesota

Ken Klee was supposed to be vacationing with his wife and friends in sunny Costa Rica, but instead found himself wandering a Target store stocking up on the basics in the middle of a Twin Cities' winter.

Jan 10, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

Majority of Proline bettors had Wolverines winning U.S. college football title

The Michigan Wolverines' defeat of the Washington Huskies to capture the U.S. college football championship brought a smile to the face of many Proline bettors Monday night. Michigan capped an unbeaten season with a 34-13 victory over Washington.

Jan 10, 2024 9:49 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs recall struggling goaltender Samsonov from AHL's Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Ilya Samsonov from their American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday. The Leafs placed the struggling Samsonov on waivers Dec. 31. He cleared the next day and was sent to the Toronto Marlies.

Jan 10, 2024 9:42 AM Read more >

Toronto coach pounds table, rips officials after Lakers hold off Raptors 132-131

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went on a furious, table-pounding tirade against the officiating after the Los Angeles Lakers shot 23 free throws in the fourth quarter of a 132-131 win over the Raptors on Tuesday night.

Jan 10, 2024 1:24 AM Read more >

Flames catch fire in third period, burn Senators 6-3

CALGARY — A blend of skill and good fortune had Noah Hanifin in the middle of the Calgary Flames stirring third-period comeback on Tuesday.

Jan 9, 2024 11:42 PM Read more >