Sports

7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jimmie Johnson is the latest NASCAR superstar to climb out of his car, with the seven-time champion announcing Wednesday that 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing. The w...

Nov 20, 2019

'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win

WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...

Nov 20, 2019

Denis Shapovalov, Vasek Pospisil give Canada Davis Cup win over favoured Italy

MADRID - Denis Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil kept rolling on Monday, notching a pair of upsets to lead Canada to a win over Italy on the opening day of the inaugural Davis Cup Finals. Shapovalov, rank...

Nov 20, 2019

Habs forwards Drouin, Byron to undergo surgery, will be out indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien says forwards Jonathan Drouin and Paul Byron are scheduled to undergo surgery and will be out indefinitely. Drouin suffered a wrist injury and Byron hu...

Nov 20, 2019

Women's hockey union announces second Dream Gap Tour stop in Toronto

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey Association's Dream Gap Tour is returning to Toronto. Canadian national team forwards Natalie Spooner, Sarah Nurse, Marie-Philip Poulin and American stars Ken...

Nov 20, 2019

Senators forward Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan will be away from the team while taking part in the NHL/National Hockey League Players' Association assistance program. The NHL and NHLPA made the announcement Wedne...

Nov 20, 2019

McDavid’s 3 points lead Oilers past Sharks 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for his third straight game with at least three points, Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak to 13 games and the Edmonton Oilers snappe...

Nov 19, 2019

Fleury's big saves in 450th win lead Vegas past Leafs, 4-2

LAS VEGAS - Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves for his 450th win, including a diving stop late in the game, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night. Fleury is three...

Nov 19, 2019

Gurley, Brown help Rams ground out 17-7 win over Bears

LOS ANGELES - Todd Gurley was told by Rams coach Sean McVay before Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears that he was going to be a focal point of Los Angeles' offence. Gurley rose to the occas...

Nov 19, 2019

Andre Burakovsky scores twice, Avalanche beat Flames 3-2

CALGARY - Andre Burakovsky stayed red-hot with another two goals on Tuesday night, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the slumping Calgary Flames. That's five goals in the last three...

Nov 19, 2019