National Sports
Laura Stacey learns from experience in Victoire’s win over Torrent
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
LAVAL — Laura Stacey returned to the dressing room searching for answers. Some advice from her teammates — including goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens — helped her solve the problem. After coming up empty on a first-period breakaway, the Montreal Victoire forward didn’t waste her second chance, outwaiting Seattle Torrent netminder Hannah Murphy for a back-breaking short-handed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maguire and Mainoo back in England squad, first call-ups for Steele and Garner
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo and Dominic Calvert-Lewin earned recalls on Friday while James Garner and Jason Steele received first call-ups to England’s next-to-last soccer squad before the World Cup. There was, however, no place for Real Madrid right back Trent Alexander-Arnold. England is stepping up preparations for the World Cup with home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa in 3rd T20 to lead series 2-1
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Tom Latham carried his bat for 63 and put on 96 for the first wicket with Devon Conway to set up New Zealand’s eight-wicket win over South Africa in their third Twenty20 on Friday. Conway made 39 and Latham reached his fourth T20 half-century, helping New Zealand’s cricketers pass South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fast-talking, faster-driving Maddi Gordon is a potential force for drag racing
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s an hour after Maddi Gordon lost in the semifinals of the NHRA season opener, and fans are packed five or six deep at her hauler. They’re holding T-shirts, promotional cards and scraps of paper. They have cellphones at the ready and don’t seem to care that dark clouds are rolling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘This is not a jersey’: New Belgium World Cup away shirt pays tribute to surrealist René Magritte
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium returns to surrealism ahead of the World Cup. The Belgian soccer federation has unveiled the men’s new away shirt, and it’s a tribute to artist René Magritte and the nation’s surrealist heritage. The multicolor light blue shirt features pink patterns and black detailing, incorporating soccer-inspired motifs such as pitch lines and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Entering a soccer stadium without a ticket is now a criminal offence in Britain
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
Entering a soccer match without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws that will take effect ahead of the English League Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. It was at the national stadium where thousands of ticketless people forced their way in for the European Championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama leads Spurs by Suns to end 6-season playoff drought, stirring memories of historic run
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson held his head high through several dismal seasons, promising fans it would not always be so bleak. That vow was fulfilled in dramatic fashion on Thursday night as San Antonio rallied in the final minute to beat the Phoenix Suns 101-100 and clinch its first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli lead Tampa Bay Lightning past Vancouver Canucks 6-2
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli each had a goal and two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday at Rogers Arena. Jake Guentzel, Darren Raddysh, Yanni Gourde and Brandon Hagel also scored for the Lightning (42-21-4). Andrei Vasilevskiy, who picked up his league-leading 32nd win of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins the toss and bowls in the 3rd T20 against South Africa
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to field Friday in the third Twenty20 cricket international against South Africa at Eden Park. The five-match series is level at 1-1 after South Africa won the first match by seven wickets and New Zealand the second by 68 runs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and Schedule for Thursday, March 19
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Boston 6, Winnipeg 1 Ottawa 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Columbus 6, N.Y. Rangers 3 Detroit 3, Montreal 1 Chicago 2, Minnesota 1 Nashville 3, Seattle 1 Florida 4, Edmonton 0 Buffalo 5, San Jose 0 Tampa Bay 6, Vancouver 2 Utah 4, Vegas 0 Philadelphia 4, Los Angeles 3, SO — AHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers outlast Kings 4-3 in shootout for their 4th victory in 5 games
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov scored in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers their fourth victory in five games, 4-3 over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Noah Cates had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny and Travis Sanheim also scored, and Samuel Ersson made 22 saves. The ... Read More »
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