National Sports

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Italy's Sofia Goggia had the fastest time in the first training session as the world's top female alpine skiers prepared for a pair of downhill races this week at Lake Louise. Goggia sped down the hill in one minute 51.

VANCOUVER — Midway through his search for a new head coach, Vancouver Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster stopped interviewing candidates.

WINNIPEG — The end goal may be the same, but the path to winning another Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has felt different this season for Zach Collaros.

OTTAWA — The month of November is one the Ottawa Senators would like to forget, but chances are it’s going to impact them the rest of the season.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs goalie Petr Mrazek is inching closer to a return from injury. And because of the team's outstanding play in his absence, he hasn't felt any need to rush back.

Calgary will host the third window of group stage games for the upcoming Basketball Champions League Americas. The BCLA features 12 teams from seven countries in the Americas competing over four months for a berth in the 2023 FIBA International Cup.

Volleyball Canada has named Ben Josephson as the new coach of Canada's senior indoor men's team. Josephson will start his new role April 1.

SUDBURY, Ont. — The Ontario Hockey League's Sudbury Wolves have suspended all team activities after 12 players tested positive for COVID-19. The suspension affects three of the Wolves' upcoming OHL games: Wednesday at Sault Ste.

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Cody Ceci has been placed in COVID-19 protocol. The team said it cancelled practice Tuesday for "precautionary reasons." The Oilers were not the only team with a member entering COVID-19 protocol.

TORONTO — Tennis star Bianca Andreescu has penned a children's book about tennis, meditation and perseverance. Andreescu says she wanted to create a story that can help kids support their mental health when they face challenges.