National Sports

Faced with having to pick an Olympic mixed doubles curling team rather than hold traditional playdowns, Curling Canada put a premium on top-flight experience for its selection.

Canadian rider Michael Woods enjoyed a banner year in 2021, posting a number of top-five finishes including at the Tokyo Olympics and becoming only the second Canadian to wear the polka-dot jersey as king of the mountains during the Tour de France.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have targeted a diverse set of candidates for their general manager vacancy, including one woman: Philadelphia Eagles vice president of football operations Catherine Raîche.

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman has been suspended one game by the NHL's department of player safety for a head butt on Boston Bruins forward Erik Haula.

MONTREAL — A meeting between Quebec government officials and the National Hockey League on Thursday produced little progress in the Legault government's hope to see the NHL return to the provincial capital.

Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe new life into the lifeless deal to build a new arena for the Calgary Flames.

Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton has signed a two-way contract with the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old from Dartmouth, N.S., has averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.

CANMORE, Alta. — Olympic veterans Cendrine Browne and Dahria Beatty will lead Canada's cross-country skiing team at the Beijing Games.

CAMPBELLVILLE, ONTARIO — Woodbine Mohawk Park will host the US$6.7-million 2022 Breeders Crown. Harness racing's premier event will be held Oct. 28-29.

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has postponed four more games due to COVID-19 concerns. The league announced Thursday that three of the Niagara IceDogs' upcoming games have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols affecting the club.