National Sports

WINNIPEG — James Reimer couldn’t have picked a better time and place to put on a great goaltending performance.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft likes to compare watching Connor McDavid play to living at the foot of Mount Everest, and being almost numbed by taking in the spectacular scene on a daily basis.

DALLAS (AP) — Nick Ritchie scored a goal in his debut for Calgary after being part of the NHL’s first brother-for-brother trade and Tyler Toffoli scored on a breakaway with seven seconds left as the Flames beat the Central Division-leading Dallas Sta

PHILADELPHIA — Riding an eight-game winning streak with a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the National Lacrosse League, the Toronto Rock did almost everything right Monday — except win.

LONDON, Ont. — With a lineup vacancy ahead of the recent Ontario curling playdowns, Brent Laing checked in on some former teammates before firming up a replacement.

GE Appliances says it is offering sponsorship money in hopes of helping resolve the labour impasse between Canada Soccer and the women's national team.

Andrew Harris envisions a different role in what he anticipates will be the final season of his illustrious CFL career. Last year, Harris went into Toronto's training camp as its starting running back after signing as a free agent.

NEWARK, N.J. — Maple Leafs centre Ryan O'Reilly will be out of action for a while. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters following Monday's practice the centre — acquired from the St.

Canadian retailer Sporting Life Group is launching a new chain of big box stores that will cater to players of team sports of all ages and genders.

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins defenceman Dmitry Orlov, Ottawa Senators right-wing Claude Giroux and Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.