National Sports

Demko helps Canucks net 2-0 win over Blackhawks

VANCOUVER — Entering the 2023-24 NHL season, Thatcher Demko had three shutouts. He now has five this season alone, after backstopping the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-0 NHL victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Jan 23, 2024 12:39 AM Read more >

Jaren Jackson Jr. leads hurting Grizzlies past Raptors 108-100

TORONTO — There has been so much turnover on the Toronto Raptors roster that even some of their newer players feel like they're veterans. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies past Toronto 108-100 on Monday.

Jan 22, 2024 10:21 PM Read more >

Bruins ground Jets 4-1 for fifth straight victory

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored the tiebreaking goal late in the opening period and Boston’s tight defence carried the Bruins to their fifth straight victory, 4-1 over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night in a matchup of top NHL teams.

Jan 22, 2024 9:54 PM Read more >

Jets' Kyle Connor named to NHL all-star roster as injury replacement

TORONTO — Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has been added to the roster for the NHL's upcoming All-Star Weekend in Toronto.

Jan 22, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens recall defenceman Arber Xhekaj from AHL's Rocket

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenceman Arber Xhekaj from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket, the NHL team announced Monday. Xhekaj had been with the AHL club since being activated off injured reserve Dec. 4.

Jan 22, 2024 4:51 PM Read more >

Veteran receiver Rhymes signs two-year contract with Ottawa Redblacks

OTTAWA — Dominique Rhymes is officially back with the Ottawa Redblacks. The CFL team announced Monday it had signed Rhymes to a two-year contract. Rhymes and the B.C. Lions mutually agreed to part ways last week.

Jan 22, 2024 4:47 PM Read more >

York University hires Dexter Janke as is new head football coach

TORONTO — Dexter Janke is the new head football coach at York University. The school announced the hiring Monday. Janke, 31, served as the head coach of the Westshore Rebels last season.

Jan 22, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >

Montreal captain Poulin named PWHL's first star for second straight week

TORONTO — Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York centre Jade Downie-Landry and Boston centre Alina Muller have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week.

Jan 22, 2024 4:29 PM Read more >

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs one-year contract with NWSL's Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a one-year contract with the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. The deal does not come as a surprise. While the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.

Jan 22, 2024 3:52 PM Read more >

Oilers sign forward Corey Perry for remainder of season

EDMONTON — After Corey Perry was released by the Chicago Blackhawks in November, there were a number of NHL teams who were interested in the veteran forward.

Jan 22, 2024 3:49 PM Read more >