National Sports

BOSTON (AP) — American figure skater Alysa Liu assumed the lead after the short program on the opening night of the world championships on Wednesday, proving that the Olympian is much farther along in her comeback from retirement than almost anyone t

A morale-boosting weekend win over the United States at the CONCACAF Nations League has turned into a nightmare for Canada.

MONTREAL — Mark Weightman is stepping down as president/CEO of the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL club announced Wednesday that Weightman will be leaving both roles effective Friday.

TORONTO — Woodbine's 2025 racing season will begin April 26 after Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract. The deal boosts purses by $5.7 million.

Earlier during what is likely to be his third Vezina Trophy-winning season, Connor Hellebuyck pretty much gave up trying to figure out exactly what constitutes goaltender interference. Winnipeg's star goaltender has served on competition committees.

WINNIPEG — Dylan Strome wasn't alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe. The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in the record book.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's penchant for scoring the big goal at a big time was on display yet again Tuesday.

WINNIPEG — Alex Ovechkin pumped consecutive one-timers on a power play. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was there to deny both second-period efforts from a spot where the Washington Capitals winger has made a living the last two decades.