National Sports

Gee-Gees to face Stingers in U Sports men's hockey final

OTTAWA — Mitch Martin's second goal of the game, scored at 19:18 of the third period, lifted the underdog Ottawa Gee-Gees past the Toronto Metropolitan Bold 4-3 on Saturday in the first semifinal of the U SPORTS men's hockey championship at TD Place.

Mar 22, 2025 8:29 PM Read more >

Evangelista, Forsberg lead Predators to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg had two goals and an assist, Luke Evangelista had a goal and two assists, and the Nashville Predators snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

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Canada's Shapovalov advances, Fernandez ousted in Miami Open tennis

MIAMI — Canada's Denis Shapovalov reached the third round of men's singles at the Miami Open while Leylah Fernandez was ousted in the third round of women's singles in the tennis tournament Saturday. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.

Mar 22, 2025 8:01 PM Read more >

Canadian Cory Johnston stands second heading into final round of Bassmaster Classic

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Canada's Cory Johnston has some work to do to capture his first US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. Johnston, of Cavan, Ont., remained second overall following Saturday's second round on Lake Ray Roberts.

Mar 22, 2025 7:42 PM Read more >

Warriors, Gaiters to meet in U Sports women's hockey final on Sunday

ELMIRA, ONTARIO — The Waterloo Warriors have advanced to the Miller Waste U SPORTS women's hockey championship final with a 5-1 semifinal win over the fifth seeded Concordia Stingers on Saturday at Woolwich Memorial Centre.

Mar 22, 2025 7:23 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Mercier scores in OT, Wildcats topple Titan 6-5

BATHURST, N.B. — Alex Mercier's 30th goal of the season, scored 67 seconds into overtime, lifted the visiting Moncton Wildcats to a 6-5 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

Mar 22, 2025 6:17 PM Read more >

Kadri scores in OT to give Flames 4-3 win over Islanders

NEW YORK (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored at 3:51 of overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday.

Mar 22, 2025 5:11 PM Read more >

Italian star Lorenzo Insigne out from the cold, starts for Toronto FC at Red Bulls

HARRISON — Italian star Lorenzo Insigne returned to Toronto FC's starting lineup Saturday after being frozen out for the first four games of the MLS season. The 33-year-old winger was in the starting 11 for Toronto's game at the New York Red Bulls.

Mar 22, 2025 4:49 PM Read more >

Blue Jays double Twin 2-1 in spring training, Scherzer shines

FORT MYERS — The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training Saturday with help from a defensive gem by pitcher Max Scherzer. The Jays led 1-0 after the first inning.

Mar 22, 2025 4:33 PM Read more >

Blackhawks' Maroon, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, plans to retire after season

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Maroon said he is retiring after this season.

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