National Sports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. General manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday that Olivier signed a six-year deal worth $18 million.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

TORONTO — Like many young Canadian soccer players, Nyota Katembo loves watching Canada captain Alphonso Davies at work. But it's not just for the Bayern Munich star's exciting style of play.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Wayne Gretzky was so able to control hockey games from behind the net that the area became known as “Gretzky's office,” as he put up more assists than anyone else in NHL history has points.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is well on his way to rewriting every previous definition of basketball longevity, and the 40-year-old star is now racking up numbers the NBA has never seen before.

WINDHOEK — Canada's cricket game against the Netherlands was abandoned Wednesday without a single ball played due to rain. The two were slated to meet in ICC Men's Cricket World League 2 play at Wanderers Cricket Ground.

Intact Financial Corporation is doubling down on its investment in women's sports.

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Martinook had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. Jordan Staal also scored for Carolina in its third win in four games. Frederik Andersen stopped 24 shots.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Tomas Mrsic scored the only goal of the shootout as the Prince Albert Raiders edged the visiting Regina Pats 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday at the Art Hauser Centre.

EDMONTON — Youth definitely led the way for the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.