National Sports

Deep Canadian squad confident heading into Billie Jean King Cup qualifier

VANCOUVER — Even without one of its top players, Canada is ready to rally as women's tennis returns to Vancouver this week.

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Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to step down from his post

TORONTO — Jim Lawson believes it's time to hand over the reins to Woodbine Entertainment. Lawson announced Tuesday he plans to step down as Woodbine's CEO this fall. The exact date wasn't divulged. Lawson has been Woodbine's CEO since April 2015.

Apr 11, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes extend Canadian kicker David Cote through 2024 season

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed kicker David Cote to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Cote, of Quebec City, made 44-of-51 field goal attempts last season, his 86.3 per cent ratio standing fourth among league kickers.

Apr 11, 2023 1:39 PM Read more >

Canadian Jamie Bruce continues quest to secure '24 Elite Series berth

The odyssey continues for Jamie Bruce. The 33-year-old from Kenora, Ont., is in Many, La., for the Bassmaster Open event that begins Thursday at Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Apr 11, 2023 12:09 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada names staff for men's U18 world championship

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named its staff for the 2023 men's under-18 world championship. Jeff Truitt of the Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders will be the team's head coach. John Dean of the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste.

Apr 11, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine

PARIS (AP) — Even before he has dipped his toes into the murky waters of Paris ' famous but forbidden River Seine, French triathlete Thibaut Rigaudeau is already fielding questions from disbelieving friends.

Apr 11, 2023 7:07 AM Read more >

Korpisalo nets first shutout, Kings beat Canucks to end skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots for his first shutout of the season and fourth of his career as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Apr 10, 2023 11:23 PM Read more >

Canada downs U.S. 4-3 in dramatic shootout at women's worlds; quarterfinals up next

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ann-Renee Desbiens thrives in shootouts. The one-on-one showdown is right in the decorated Canadian goaltender's wheelhouse. After a late collapse against her country's arch rival, she reset and stepped up in a big way.

Apr 10, 2023 10:25 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames' playoff hopes end with 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville Predators

CALGARY — Tommy Novak's shootout winner kept the Nashville Predators' playoff hopes alive, while the Calgary Flames' aspirations were snuffed out in yet another overtime loss Monday.

Apr 10, 2023 10:19 PM Read more >

Monday's sports scoreboard for April 10, 2023

Monday's Scoreboard Women's World Hockey Championship Canada 4 United States 3 (SO) Finland 5 Hungary 0 Switzerland 4 Japan 3 --- NHL Winnipeg 6 San Jose 2 Nashville 3 Calgary 2 (SO) Los Angeles 3 Vancouver 0 Toronto 2 Florida 1 (OT) Ottawa 3 Carolin

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