National Sports

Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offence to comments from teammate's dad, breaks out of slump

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen said he had added incentive for his big game Monday night after taking offence to comments from the dad of one of his teammates concerning his off-season work ethic.

Dec 12, 2023 9:13 AM Read more >

Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026.

Dec 12, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera

MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances for D.C. last season.

Dec 12, 2023 8:38 AM Read more >

An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties

An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles.

Dec 12, 2023 8:07 AM Read more >

Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension

LYON, France — Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025.

Dec 12, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Olympic butterfly champion Maggie Mac Neil manages asthma en route to Paris

Heat and chlorine are not swimmer Maggie Mac Neil's friends. The reigning Olympic champion in the women's 100-metre butterfly has navigated both since the Canadian was diagnosed with sports-induced asthma as a teenager.

Dec 12, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Pacers rebound from in-season tourney final loss, send Pistons to 20th straight defeat 131-123

DETROIT (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, 131-123 on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2023 11:24 PM Read more >

MacKinnon nets winner as Avalanche rally to burn Flames 6-5

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had open ice, plenty of speed and a steely determination not to let this one get away. Not after this rally.

Dec 11, 2023 10:45 PM Read more >

NHL roundup: Horvat scores OT winner as Islanders edge Maple Leafs 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat scored 46 seconds into overtime as the New York Islanders recovered after giving up a two-goal lead and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2023 9:49 PM Read more >

NFL roundup: Levis, Titans rally in final quarter to beat Dolphins 28-27

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Dec 11, 2023 9:31 PM Read more >