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Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England

Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England

It's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one.
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Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons

Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons

The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps. Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
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British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

LONDON (AP) — The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during training in 2017.
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Capitals prospects Leonard, Hutson impress on big stage: 'Those two guys stepped up'

Capitals prospects Leonard, Hutson impress on big stage: 'Those two guys stepped up'

Ryan Leonard darted over the blue line and dropped the puck to Cole Hutson. The defenceman moved into the slot, froze an opponent, changed his angle and fired a shot in off the post.
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West Ham fires manager Julen Lopetegui with team 14th in Premier League

West Ham fires manager Julen Lopetegui with team 14th in Premier League

Julen Lopetegui was fired by West Ham on Wednesday after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.
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Winger Melanie Forbes happy to be back in Canada, with the NSL's Ottawa Rapid FC

Winger Melanie Forbes happy to be back in Canada, with the NSL's Ottawa Rapid FC

After playing in Portugal and Iceland, Melanie Forbes is happy to be back in Canada — thanks to the Northern Super League. The 25-year-old winger from Mississauga, Ont., and midfielder Julia Benati, a 28-year-old from Dorchester, Ont.
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France coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World Cup

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview with broadcaster TF1 that he will leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.
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NHL roundup: Surging Oilers blank slumping Bruins 4-0

NHL roundup: Surging Oilers blank slumping Bruins 4-0

BOSTON (AP) — Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid scored on a power play midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
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Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025

Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025

Tuesday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Boston 0 Toronto 3 Philadelphia 2 Winnipeg 5 Nashville 2 Calgary 3 Anaheim 2 (OT) Detroit 3 Ottawa 2 (OT) Vegas 4 San Jose 2 Tampa Bay 3 Carolina 2 Columbus 4 Pittsburgh 3 (SO) Dallas 5 N.Y.
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Huberdeau scores in overtime to give Flames 3-2 win over Ducks

Huberdeau scores in overtime to give Flames 3-2 win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau scored a power-play goal at 2:05 of overtime in the Calgary Flames' 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. MacKenzie Weegar had a goal and an assist for the Flames, who halted a two-game skid.
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