National Sports
Canada’s Winter Games results draw attention to sport commission report
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
How athletes competing on the world stage are funded was just one piece of an omnibus report on the state of Canadian sport, but a key one given the country’s performance at the recent Winter Games. Of the 98 calls to action in the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report issued Tuesday, increased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran war fallout forces Pakistan Super League into empty stadiums and 2-city footprint
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The war in Iran is having a flow on impact on the biggest sports spectacle of the year in neighboring Pakistan. It’ll be like the COVID-19 era revisited for the Pakistan Super League, with no spectators allowed into games in the Twenty20 cricket franchise competition starting Thursday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin’s overall lead under threat from Emma Aicher in final ski race of the season
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
HAFJELL, Norway (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin’s attempt at a record-tying sixth women’s overall World Cup skiing title is under threat from Emma Aicher after the American standout placed 17th and her emerging German rival was third in the first run of a giant slalom Wednesday. Shiffrin needs to finish in the top 15 to secure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jakub Dobes stakes claim as Canadiens’ No. 1 goalie in win over Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield used the words “confidence” and “swagger” to describe what he likes to see in a starting goalie. Jakub Dobes showed both Tuesday night. Dobes made a career-high 41 saves as the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2, despite being outshot 43-19. “He’s been doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Scheifele leads by example in fight to make playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele is the Winnipeg Jets’ leading scorer, known for his elite offensive production rather than his toughness. But when Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden took a run at linemate Kyle Connor late in the second period of Tuesday’s 4-1 victory at Canada Life Centre, Scheifele didn’t hesitate to respond. The veteran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins the toss and bowls in the deciding T20 against South Africa
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand won the toss and chosen to bowl Wednesday in the fifth and deciding Twenty20 against South Africa at Hagley Oval. After a run of low-scoring matches, the series is level at 2-2. South Africa won the first match by seven wickets, New Zealand won the second and third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jokic hits the go-ahead jumper as the Nuggets edge the Suns 125-123
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Phoenix Suns 125-123 on Tuesday night. Jokic made the go-ahead basket, knocking down a 12-foot jumper with 11.5 seconds left. Phoenix’s Devin Booker got a good look at a potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Phoenix Suns 125-123 on Tuesday night. Jokic made the go-ahead basket, knocking down a 12-foot jumper with 11.5 seconds left. Phoenix’s Devin Booker got a good look at a potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Tuesday, March 24, 2026
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 5 Carolina 2 Edmonton 5 Utah 2 Anaheim 5 Vancouver 3 Ottawa 3 Detroit 2 Toronto 4 Boston 2 Winnipeg 4 Vegas 1 Calgary 3 Los Angeles 2 (SO) Chicago 4 N.Y. Islanders 3 Colorado 6 Pittsburgh 2 Florida 5 Seattle 4 (SO) Columbus 3 Philadelphia 2 Tampa Bay 6 Minnesota ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Yakemchuk scores in NHL debut as surging Senators top Red Wings 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the surging Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night. Yakemchuk, the No. 7 overall pick of the 2024 draft, had been playing for the American Hockey League’s Belleville Senators. He was called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Connor McDavid has 401 career goals, but insists scoring doesn’t come easy to him
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Connor McDavid kept a straight face while making a curious revelation to a group of reporters after surpassing 400 career goals. “Goal scoring is something that has not come easy to me,” the Edmonton Oilers star said Tuesday night after scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Utah, giving him ... Read More »
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