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Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King's Plate at Woodbine

Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King's Plate at Woodbine

TORONTO — The drive to the Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday the $1-million King's Plate, the opening leg of the Triple Crown, will be held Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Halifax to host Curling Trials for '26, Liverpool, N.S., to host mixed doubles Trials

Halifax to host Curling Trials for '26, Liverpool, N.S., to host mixed doubles Trials

HALIFAX — The Canadian Curling Trials for the 2026 Milan Olympics will be held at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Curling Canada said Wednesday. The competition, set for Nov.
Canada men left wondering what went wrong after second-half collapse against Jamaica

Canada men left wondering what went wrong after second-half collapse against Jamaica

TORONTO — A year after appearing in the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, the Canadian men took a step backwards Tuesday in a shocking second-half collapse against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal.
NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh impressed by players' engagement

NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh impressed by players' engagement

Marty Walsh has shaken a lot of hands through the years. As a union leader, as the mayor of Boston, and as U.S. President Joe Biden's first labour secretary. Nine months into his new gig, Walsh is doing more of the same.
Canada's long wait to get to Copa America continues after loss to Jamaica

Canada's long wait to get to Copa America continues after loss to Jamaica

After losing its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal to Jamaica on Tuesday, Canada's bid to qualify for the 2024 Copa America will have to wait until a play-in game in March.
Quinn Hughes talks Foote, Gonchar impact after hitting 30 points for Canucks

Quinn Hughes talks Foote, Gonchar impact after hitting 30 points for Canucks

VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes maintains he's not getting carried away by the numbers. He's the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals -- tying a career-high -- and 22 assists.
WHL Roundup: Wild take 4-2 comeback victory over Blades

WHL Roundup: Wild take 4-2 comeback victory over Blades

WENATCHEE, Wash. — Matthew Savoie had a goal and an assist, Brendan Gee made 30 saves and the Wenatchee Wild earned a 4-2 comeback win over the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday.
Banchero, Magic beat Raptors 126-107 for 4th straight win

Banchero, Magic beat Raptors 126-107 for 4th straight win

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 25 points, Jalen Suggs added 18 points and a lot of energy, and the Orlando Magic won their fourth straight, 126-107 over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday night.
Remparts earn 3-1 victory over Voltigeurs in QMJHL action

Remparts earn 3-1 victory over Voltigeurs in QMJHL action

QUEBEC — Quentin Miller had a 28-save performance in helping lift the Québec Remparts to a 3-1 victory over the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.
Pugliese, Mesar combine for seven goals as Rangers crush Otters 10-3 in OHL action

Pugliese, Mesar combine for seven goals as Rangers crush Otters 10-3 in OHL action

KITCHENER, Ont. — Antonino Pugliese scored four goals, Filip Mesar had a hat trick and one assist, and the Kitchener Rangers crushed the Erie Otters 10-3 on Tuesday in Ontario Hockey League action.