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Johnson scores in 3rd period, Blue Jackets beat Jets 3-1

Johnson scores in 3rd period, Blue Jackets beat Jets 3-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kent Johnson's third-period goal was the tiebreaker, Joonas Korpisalo had 36 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Thursday night.
Canadian women shows effects of off-field labour distractions in 2-0 loss to U.S.

Canadian women shows effects of off-field labour distractions in 2-0 loss to U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The emotional turmoil of a bitter labour dispute took its toll on the Canadian women's soccer team Thursday. And the U.S. took advantage.
De Grasse shows support for Canadian women's soccer team amid labour dispute

De Grasse shows support for Canadian women's soccer team amid labour dispute

The Canadian women's soccer team has a big supporter in their ongoing impasse with Canada Soccer. Olympic champion sprinter Andre De Grasse attended the team's 2-0 opening loss Thursday to the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla.
Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5

Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world's best. Fans packed onto every balcony on every level of the Riviera clubhouse Thursday, all of them straining for a rare sight of golf's biggest star.
Coaching Association of Canada opens free online mental health hub for coaches

Coaching Association of Canada opens free online mental health hub for coaches

Rhys McAlpine is trying to get his figure skaters adjusted to a post-pandemic world. He's hopeful that a new project from the Coaching Association of Canada will help him do just that.
Canadian women make gender equality statement by wearing purple at SheBelieves Cup

Canadian women make gender equality statement by wearing purple at SheBelieves Cup

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Canadian women's soccer team arrived at Exploria Stadium wearing purple, a colour associated with gender equality, for its opening game against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.
Tim McCarver, big league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81

Tim McCarver, big league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St.
Paul Jerrard, former NHL assistant, dies of cancer at 57

Paul Jerrard, former NHL assistant, dies of cancer at 57

Paul Jerrard, one of the few Black assistant coaches in the NHL during his three stints in the league over the past two decades, has died, the University of Nebraska-Omaha announced Thursday. He was 57.
Vancouver Canucks remain a work in progress under new coach Rick Tocchet

Vancouver Canucks remain a work in progress under new coach Rick Tocchet

VANCOUVER — Rick Tocchet has begun the painstaking work of transforming the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks — a process that he says won't be speedy.
Senators legend Chris Neil's No. 25 being raised to the rafters in Ottawa

Senators legend Chris Neil's No. 25 being raised to the rafters in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Chris Neil used to love saying he didn’t play for the name on the back of the jersey, but the logo on the front. From the moment he put on an Ottawa Senators jersey Neil was fully committed to the organization.