National Sports

CALGARY — Philadelphia Flyers leading scorer Travis Konecny, Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar and rising stars Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets were among the 15 players named on Thursd

MADRID — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo’s impressive run at the 2025 Madrid Open ended in the quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti.

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis's excitement for what lies ahead far outweighs any feeling of despair. “The pain that you feel right now is normal,” Montreal’s head coach said after the Canadiens’ early playoff exit.

The Canadian women open defence of their Pacific Four Series title against the U.S. in Kansas City on Friday, the first step on their journey to the Rugby World Cup in England this summer.

Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury. Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said after the team's morning skate in St.

OTTAWA — Craig Berube is standing pat — with a slight adjustment.

TORONTO — Tyler Mazereeuw has been named the new president of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Mazereeuw will focus on leading and strengthening the league's sales and marketing efforts to elevate its commercial presence.

LONDON — The sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team has been put on hold for a day due to juror illness.

TORONTO — Gordie Herbert will take over as head coach of the senior men’s national team in 2026, Canada Basketball announced Thursday. The Penticton, B.C.

WASHINGTON — A feeling of disappointment reverberated through the Montreal Canadiens’ dressing room following their early playoff exit. There was also a healthy dose of optimism.