National Sports

NEW YORK — People magazine has named Canadian actor Sandra Oh, country legend Dolly Parton, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the nation's teachers as its "2021 People of the Year.

TORONTO — The 2022 Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August. The $1-million Queen's Plate will be held Aug. 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Wednesday.

OTTAWA — Canadian junior men's hockey team selection camp roster announced Wednesday by Hockey Canada, with hometown, club team and league: Goaltenders Brett Brochu, Belle River, Ont., London Knights (OHL); Sebastian Cossa, Fort McMurray, Alta.

TORONTO — A new national survey indicates many Canadians don't want the NFL here at the CFL's expense but may also reinforce the biggest challenge facing the Canadian league. The survey of 1,512 Canadians was conducted Nov.

Rhian Wilkinson's introduction as Portland Thorns head coach was filled with smiles and laughter, with effervescent general manager Karina LeBlanc adding to the feel-good Canadian moment.

Canada's junior women's field hockey team could be headed home from South Africa next week.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Ryder Korczak and Denton Mateychuk scored in the shootout as the Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-3 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League action.

OTTAWA — Zach Benson scored 11 seconds into three-on-three overtime to lift Canada Black to a 4-3 win over the national women’s team on Tuesday in the Capital City Challenge. Canada Black will face Canada Red in the tournament's final.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — William Villeneuve scored 18 seconds into overtime to lead the Saint John Sea Dogs past the Halifax Mooseheads 4-3 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.

TORONTO — Midway through the third quarter, Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes stole the ball off Steven Adams then slowed down to look back at the Memphis big man before nonchalantly scoring.