Skip to content

National Sports

Canadians vie for 2 spots to play golf in the Olympics. They also have a Presidents Cup in Montreal

Canadians vie for 2 spots to play golf in the Olympics. They also have a Presidents Cup in Montreal

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Even though it technically isn’t a team, no squad is more difficult to make than Americans wanting to play in the Olympics. The maximum number is four players provided they are within the top 15 in the world ranking.
Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments

Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani.
Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried "almost every day" early in pandemic

Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried "almost every day" early in pandemic

PARIS (AP) — Thierry Henry, who won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship with France and is Arsenal's all-time highest scorer, has opened up about the fact he “must have been in depression” during his soccer career.
Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse

Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse

MONTREAL — In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor soccer association in Quebec’s Eastern Townships plans to equip referees with body cameras next season.
Zhao advances, Fung bounced at Australian Open

Zhao advances, Fung bounced at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Stacey Fung of Vancouver was bounced from the Australian Open qualifying round on Monday, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 women's singles match to Julia Riera of Argentina.
Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13

Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13

HOUSTON (AP) — Jim Harbaugh raised the championship trophy as gold and white confetti sprayed over his team and “We Are the Champions” blared.
NHL roundup: Pettersson, Hoglander score twice, Canucks trip Rangers 6-3

NHL roundup: Pettersson, Hoglander score twice, Canucks trip Rangers 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place NHL teams. J.T.
Pettersson and Hoglander each score twice as Canucks down Rangers 6-3

Pettersson and Hoglander each score twice as Canucks down Rangers 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place teams.
Ducks trade defenceman Drysdale to Flyers for prospect Gauthier

Ducks trade defenceman Drysdale to Flyers for prospect Gauthier

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenceman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in 2025 to the Philadelphia Flyers for high-scoring college left wing Cutter Gauthier.
New Elks quarterback Bethel-Thompson looking to mentor Ford

New Elks quarterback Bethel-Thompson looking to mentor Ford

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is returning to Canada to lead the Edmonton Elks to their first Grey Cup title since 2015 and mentor his potential replacement. Bethel-Thompson signed a one-year deal with Edmonton on Sunday.