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Ottawa Charge bring 'relentless' identity to nation's capital in second PWHL season

Ottawa Charge bring 'relentless' identity to nation's capital in second PWHL season

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined mentality heading into the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season.
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday

Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday

TORONTO — The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit from a proposed tax holiday, a temporary policy that will make many children's items and packaged foods tax-free for two months.
Report on hazing in sports shows disconnect between policy and reality

Report on hazing in sports shows disconnect between policy and reality

TORONTO — A new study finds there's a disconnect between how hazing on sports teams in Canada is perceived and the realities of toxic culture.
Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain

Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain

Interim coach Cindy Tye is expecting a stiff challenge Friday when the sixth-ranked Canadians take on No. 13 Iceland in an international women's soccer friendly in Spain.
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history

New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history

TORONTO — Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto's latest recruit to the new Northern Super League, comes with a resume that includes successful stops at the University of Guelph, South Alabama and Purdue, as well as an award-winning stint in League
Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts

Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts

Christina Black's laser-precise draws drew oohs and aahs at the 2023 national women's curling championship. The Nova Scotia skip wants to get back to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for more of that.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping case

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping case

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday.
Canadian men climb four places to No. 31, reach all-time high in FIFA world rankings

Canadian men climb four places to No. 31, reach all-time high in FIFA world rankings

Canada will finish out the year at a career-high in the FIFA rankings after climbing four places to No. 31. The Canadian men had previously been as high as No.
Gaudette scores go-ahead goal as Senators beat Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal

Gaudette scores go-ahead goal as Senators beat Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Gaudette had two goals, including a late go-ahead score, Linus Ullmark made 36 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Wednesday night with only 11 shots on goal.
Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3 extending home win streak to nine

Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3 extending home win streak to nine

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jackson Blake scored 2:07 apart midway through the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night.