National Sports

Tennessee receiver Palmer assumes top spot in final CFL scouting bureau top-20 list

TORONTO — Receiver Josh Palmer will finish atop the CFL scouting bureau's top-20 list. The native of Brampton, Ont., moved into first in the scouting bureau's third and final list of the top prospects for the CFL's 2021 draft.

Apr 26, 2021 1:02 PM Read more >

Two positive COVID-19 cases found before World Women's Curling Championship

CALGARY — Two positive COVID-19 cases have been identified ahead of the upcoming LGT world women's curling championship, the seventh and final competition to be held in a so-called bubble setting at the Markin MacPhail Centre.

Apr 26, 2021 11:51 AM Read more >

Jets' Ehlers out for rest of regular season, could be back for playoffs

Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice says forward Nikolaj Ehlers is out for the remainder of the regular season with an upper body injury. Maurice said Ehlers suffered the injury in the Jets' 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Apr 26, 2021 10:48 AM Read more >

Pendrith earns PGA Tour card after clearing 1,700-point Korn Ferry Tour threshold

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith has earned his PGA Tour card after eclipsing 1,700 ranking points on the Korn Ferry Tour this season. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

Apr 26, 2021 9:53 AM Read more >

Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoff

AVONDALE, La. — Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman outlasted Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel to win the Zurich Classic in a playoff that capped a tight and tense final round Sunday.

Apr 25, 2021 6:03 PM Read more >

Einarson beats Homan to win Players' Championship, Mouat tops Gushue in men's final

CALGARY — With two national crowns under her belt so far in the curling bubble, Kerri Einarson added a Grand Slam title to her impressive haul Sunday at the Markin MacPhail Centre.

Apr 25, 2021 5:25 PM Read more >

Jarry, Guentzel lead Penguins past Bruins, 1 -0

PITTSBURGH — Tristan Jarry made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season and Jake Guentzel scored in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

Apr 25, 2021 4:41 PM Read more >

Canada's David scores as Lille reclaims lead in France in comeback win

PARIS — Canadian international Jonathan David scored to help Lille rally from 2-0 down and win 3-2 at rival Lyon on Sunday, reclaiming first place from Paris Saint-Germain by one point with four games left in a thrilling French league race.

Apr 25, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

Toronto starter Hyun Jin Ryu was forced to leave early with a minor strain and five relievers completed the shutout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Sunday.

Apr 25, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

Pogacar outsprints French duo to win Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Canada's Wood fifth

LIEGE, Belgium — Michael Woods' late charge fell just short Sunday as the Canadian rider finished fifth in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic. Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Frenchmen Julian Alaphilippe and David Gaudu to win the 295.

Apr 25, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >