Sports

Canadian women hone "blue-collar" identity in 5-0 quarterfinal win over Germany

ESPOO, Finland - In an unfamiliar game against an unfamiliar foe, Canada summoned the brand of hockey the team believes can win gold at the women's world championship. Blayre Turnbull's two goals ...

Apr 13, 2019

Winger Nick DeLeon signs new contract, finds new home with Toronto FC

TORONTO - Winger Nick DeLeon was one of several Toronto FC players to take their kids onto the field last Saturday for the anthems before facing the Chicago Fire. It was an emotional first for&nb...

Apr 13, 2019

Gloves come off as Canadian TV rivals battle over fees for carrying NHL games

MONTREAL - Quebecor has proposed putting a corporate dispute with BCE's Bell Canada on ice until at least April 23 - a move that offers possible relief for hockey fans who prefer t...

Apr 13, 2019

Ottawa promises new consultations on land for proposed Halifax CFL stadium

HALIFAX - The federal Crown corporation that owns the land where a stadium could be built for a proposed Halifax CFL franchise has confirmed that more public consultations will be held. Last...

Apr 13, 2019

Mangiapane, Smith help to lift Flames over Avalanche 4-0 in Game 1

CALGARY - It took 13 seasons but goaltender Mike Smith finally heard his name chanted at a game - and in a good way. The 37-year-old made 26 stops and rookie left-winger Andrew Mangiapane scored the e...

Apr 13, 2019

Bottas, Vettel lead Chinese GP practice sessions

SHANGHAI - Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel led Friday's practice sessions ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. Off the track, Formula One prepared to celebrate its 1,000...

Apr 13, 2019

Pavelski's painful goal leads Sharks past Golden Knights 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Joe Pavelski lost a couple of teeth, had stitches in his lip and his mouth was still bloody long after taking Brent Burns' point shot right off his chin . Pavelski was also able to ...

Apr 12, 2019

Golden Knights tie series with Sharks with 5-3 win in Game 2

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mark Stone scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play created by a penalty that negated an apparent San Jose goal and the Vegas Golden Knights responded after blowing a three-goal ...

Apr 12, 2019

Rookie scores in debut, Stars beat Preds for 1-0 series lead

NASHVILLE - Miro Heiskanen turned in a post-season debut to remember, even if the Dallas rookie defenceman didn't wind up writing himself into the NHL's record book because of a late scoring change. H...

Apr 12, 2019

Oskar Sundqvist lifts Blues over Jets 4-3; St. Louis takes 2-0 series lead home

WINNIPEG - Oskar Sundqvist scored twice to propel the St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday in Game 2 of their Western Conference opening-round playoff series. The Blues le...

Apr 12, 2019