National Sports

Canadian Thompson captures World Cup women's skicross race, overall crown

IDRE FJÄLL, Sweden — Another year, another women's skicross World Cup title for Canadian Marielle Thompson. Thompson, of Whistler, B.C., earned her sixth victory of the World Cup season Saturday.

Mar 23, 2024 11:16 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: Playoff-hungry Capitals beat Hurricanes 7-6 in shootout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sonny Milano recorded his first hat trick in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin scored again, and the Washington Capitals ended the Carolina Hurricanes' winning streak at five with a shootout victory Friday night that could play a pivotal role

Mar 22, 2024 11:48 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Sharpshooter Lisowsky paces Blades to 5-1 win over Raiders

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Brandon Lisowsky scored twice, Egor Sidorov chipped in with two assists, and the visiting Saskatoon Blades rolled over the Prince Albert Raiders 5-1 in Western Hockey League action on Friday at the Art Hauser Centre.

Mar 22, 2024 11:02 PM Read more >

Nam leads at Palos Verdes in 2nd career LPGA Tour start

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Malia Nam took a one-stroke lead into the weekend in just her second career LPGA Tour start, shooting a 2-under 69 on Friday in the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship at Palos Verdes Golf Club.

Mar 22, 2024 10:28 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Soto plays OT hero as Frontenacs edge 67's 3-2

KINGSTON, Ont. — Matthew Soto's second goal of the game, scored at 3:29 of overtime, lifted the Kingston Frontenacs to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Ottawa 67's in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday as Slush Puppie Place.

Mar 22, 2024 9:22 PM Read more >

Japan's Sakamoto three-peats as women's figure skating world champion

MONTREAL — Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world champion since American Peggy Fleming from 1966 to 1968.

Mar 22, 2024 9:19 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Roelens nets hat trick as Titan topple Wildcats 7-4

BATHURST, N.B. — Captain Milo Roelens scored three times and added an assist on the winning goal as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan edged the visiting Moncton Wildcats 7-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday at Centre Regional K.C.

Mar 22, 2024 8:41 PM Read more >

Allegations against Canada's Sorensen overshadow rhythm dance at worlds

MONTREAL — The sexual assault allegations against Canadian-Danish ice dancer Nikolaj Sorensen overshadowed the rhythm dance competition Friday at the world figure skating championships.

Mar 22, 2024 8:29 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past injury-plagued Raptors 123-103

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching "NBA legends" at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. It's arguable he's on his way to becoming one himself.

Mar 22, 2024 8:28 PM Read more >

Canada's Homan tops Scotland's Morrison to secure top seed at curling playdowns

SYDNEY, N.S. — The Canadian team's numbers speak for themselves at the world women's curling championship this week. A stellar 11-1 round-robin record. An overall shooting percentage of 88.4 per cent.

Mar 22, 2024 7:49 PM Read more >