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Giroux piles up points as Senators beat Red Wings 6-2

Giroux piles up points as Senators beat Red Wings 6-2

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have waited a long time to play a meaningful game and Monday night they rose to the challenge beating the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 in the front half of a back-to-back series.
Shapovalov survives shaky start at Mexican Open

Shapovalov survives shaky start at Mexican Open

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the second round of the Mexican Open, but it looked early on that he might be bidding "Adios" to the fans watching the men's singles match inside the Arena GNP Seguros.
Osoyoos, B.C., site of first Indigenous golf tournament in the province

Osoyoos, B.C., site of first Indigenous golf tournament in the province

VICTORIA — First Nations, Métis and Inuit golfers will have a chance to compete in the inaugural Indigenous Championship British Columbia set for this May. The tournament is a partnership with the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of B.C.
Leafs acquire McCabe, Lafferty from Blackhawks as Dubas takes another swing

Leafs acquire McCabe, Lafferty from Blackhawks as Dubas takes another swing

Kyle Dubas swung for the fences by securing Ryan O'Reilly.
Canucks forward J.T. Miller out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Canucks forward J.T. Miller out week-to-week with lower-body injury

DALLAS — Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. The 29-year-old sits tied for second on the club in scoring with 20 goals and 54 points in 59 games in 2022-23.
Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns, says change is needed

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns, says change is needed

Nick Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace with the Canadian men's and women's teams.
Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

PARIS (AP) — World Cup winner Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain's Alexia Putellas for a second straight year.
Niederreiter arrives as Jets struggle to stay in the playoff picture

Niederreiter arrives as Jets struggle to stay in the playoff picture

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter was heading back to a hotel after a practice with the Nashville Predators on Saturday when he got called to the front of the team bus. The veteran forward was given the news he’d been traded to the Winnipeg Jets.
Buyers? Sellers? Neither? Senators' trade deadline strategy still unclear

Buyers? Sellers? Neither? Senators' trade deadline strategy still unclear

OTTAWA — For the first time in six years, the Ottawa Senators are playing meaningful games as the trade deadline approaches. It’s exactly what the Senators wanted, but it makes for an interesting situation for general manager Pierre Dorion.
Canadian Cory Johnston looking forward to a break in '23 Elite Series season

Canadian Cory Johnston looking forward to a break in '23 Elite Series season

The first break of the season comes at an opportune time for Cory Johnston. The professional fisherman from Cavan, Ont., finished eighth in the Elite Series event at Lake Seminole on Sunday.