National Sports

Canada's Roussel wins 1,000-metre gold at World Tour short-track speedskating event

BEIJING — Félix Roussel win gold in the men's 1,000 metres as Canada picked up three medals Sunday to conclude a short-track speedskating World Tour stop in Beijing. Roussel from Sherbrooke, Que., finished in one minute 25.

Dec 8, 2024 10:13 AM Read more >

Canada captain Alphonso Davies sidelined by hamstring strain playing for Bayern

MUNICH — Canada captain Alphonso Davies strained his hamstring in Bayern Munich's 4-2 win over FC Heidenheim 1846 in Bundesliga play Saturday, Bayern said Davies and French international winger Kingsley Coman both sustained left hamstring strains and

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'Go beyond the board': Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check

EDMONTON — Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep their troubles in check.

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Canadian Kelly Olynyk returns to Raptors lineup to lead young second unit

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' second unit can be renamed Kelly's Kids. Canadian centre Kelly Olynyk returned to the Raptors' lineup in a 125-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.

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Man United sporting director Dan Ashworth leaves club after less than six months

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth is leaving the club by mutual agreement, less than six months after taking over the role as part of an overhaul by minority owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Dec 8, 2024 3:41 AM Read more >

Oilers starting to look and play like a contender

After another typically slow start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers finally seem to be living up to some of the promise that had many believing they could get back to a Stanley Cup final, not long removed from losing in Game 7 of the final to the F

Dec 8, 2024 12:07 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: Zacha scores in OT as surging Bruins rally past Flyers

BOSTON (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored 2:49 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight National Hockey League victory. Boston’s Brad Marchand tied it with 5:22 left in regulation.

Dec 7, 2024 11:30 PM Read more >

McDavid, Skinner help Oilers beat Blues 4-2

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had two helpers as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday.

Dec 7, 2024 10:51 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Kindel scores three as Hitmen beat Blades 5-4 in OT

SASKATOON, Sask. — Ben Kindel scored his third goal of the night 29 seconds into overtime to lift the visiting Calgary Hitmen to a 5-4 Western Hockey League victory over the Saskatoon Blades on Saturday at the SaskTel Centre.

Dec 7, 2024 10:37 PM Read more >

Canadiens' miscues prove costly in 4-2 loss to hot Capitals

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ first period against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at Centre Bell was one of their best of the season. On both sides of the puck, the Habs kept the visitors on their heels and frustrated.

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