National Sports

PORTLAND, Ore. — Canadian Rhian Wilkinson has stepped down as head coach of the National Women's Soccer League's Portland Thorns, saying players asked her to resign following an investigation into misconduct.

OTTAWA — Bob Dyce will return at the helm of Ottawa Redblacks next season after the CFL club officially named him as the third head coach in franchise history.

Hockey Canada says there were more than 900 documented or alleged incidents of on-ice discrimination – verbal taunts, insults and intimidation – across all levels and age groups during the 2021-22 season.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive tackle Almondo Sewell to a two-year contract. The six-foot-four, 288-pound Sewell had 19 defensive tackles and three quarterback sacks in 16 games with the Alouettes in 2022.

DOHA, Qatar — With bumper TV audiences at home, the World Cup has focused attention on the Canadian men just as the Tokyo Olympics served as a platform for the women to shine.

DOHA, Qatar — The Canadian men leave the World Cup with "our heads up," according to coach John Herdman. They also exit the world stage without a win, at the bottom of Group F and the second team to be eliminated.

DOHA, Qatar — Canada made history in Qatar with its first-ever goal at the men's World Cup. And it turns out its only other goal was also a milestone, albeit one scored by an opponent.

Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau is heading back to the drawing board after another head-scratching loss.

CALGARY — Sean Monahan's feel-good return to Calgary on Thursday felt even better afterwards.

VANCOUVER — Cheers of "Luuuuu!" once again rang out at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Thursday as the Canucks honoured a trio of former players.