National Sports

Ilya Samsonov ready for playoff spotlight with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov declared recently he doesn't break.

Apr 15, 2023 1:48 PM Read more >

Robertson, Burns, Brossoit named NHL three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Dallas forward Jason Robertson, Carolina defenceman Brent Burns and Vegas goaltender Laurent Brossoit have been named the NHL's three stars of the week to end the regular season.

Apr 15, 2023 10:02 AM Read more >

Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons

Brad Larsen has been fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called “absolutely a necessary change that we needed to make.

Apr 15, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

Hockey Canada announces roster for 2023 men's U18 world championship

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 men's under-18 world championship.

Apr 15, 2023 9:37 AM Read more >

Canada thumps Martinique 15-0 in CONCACAF U-20 women's qualifying game

SAN CRISTÓBAL, Dominican Republic — Canada made a statement in its opening game at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying tournament.

Apr 15, 2023 5:52 AM Read more >

Friday's sports scoreboard for April 14, 2023

Friday's scoreboard Women's World Hockey Championship Finland 8 Germany 2 Sweden 1 Japan 0 --- NHL Buffalo 5 Columbus 2 Colorado 4 Nashville 3 --- AHL Abbotsford 4 Calgary 1 Laval 4 Syracuse 3 Belleville 7 Rochester 4 Henderson 5 Ontario 2 Utica 2 Cl

Apr 14, 2023 10:14 PM Read more >

Canada, Belgium level after first-day action at Billie Jean King Cup qualifier

Vancouver's Rebecca Marino will be looking for payback when she steps on the tennis court Saturday.

Apr 14, 2023 9:53 PM Read more >

WHL playoffs: Hot Warriors cooled off by ICE in series opener

WINNIPEG — Matthew Savoie scored once and added two assists as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors 5-3 in the opening game of their Western Hockey League Eastern Conference semifinal series on Friday.

Apr 14, 2023 9:41 PM Read more >

Bichette has five hits as Jays end Rays' 13-game win streak with 6-3 victory

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays wanted to set an early tone in their series opener against the surging Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Apr 14, 2023 8:07 PM Read more >

OHL playoffs: Lethal Knights grab 2-0 series lead over Rangers

LONDON, Ont. — Ruslan Gazizov scored once and added three assists as the London Knights defeated the visiting Kitchener Rangers 8-4 on Friday night to grab a 2-0 lead in their Ontario Hockey League quarterfinal series.

Apr 14, 2023 7:32 PM Read more >