National Sports

Oilers acquire Anthony Stolarz from Flyers for Cam Talbot

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goaltender Anthony Stolarz from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for netminder Cam Talbot. The 25-year-old Stolarz has appeared in 12 games for Philadelphia this season and has a 4-3-3 record, 3.

Feb 16, 2019 12:19 AM Read more >

Niederreiter leads Carolina past Edmonton, 3-1

RALEIGH, N.C. — Nino Niederreiter kept scoring goals for his new team. Curtis McElhinney kept up his mastery of the Edmonton Oilers. They pushed the Carolina Hurricanes closer to playoff position.

Feb 15, 2019 10:57 PM Read more >

Scheidegger beats Einarson in wild-card game at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

SYDNEY, N.S. — After a 36-hour cross-country trip to get to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Casey Scheidegger wanted her appearance to last more than one game. A draw to the four-foot ring for the win did the trick.

Feb 15, 2019 10:35 PM Read more >

Veterans Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod back with Canada team for Algarve Cup

Veterans Diana Matheson and Erin McLeod return to the Canadian lineup for the Algarve Cup later this month. Both players were not summoned for last month's camp in Spain and friendly win over Norway as a precaution after rehabbing injuries.

Feb 15, 2019 6:38 PM Read more >

Ottawa, provincial governments commit to addressing abuse in sports

Canadian politicians are banding together to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in sports, but details on their plans remain slim. Kirsty Duncan, Canada's Minister of Science and Sport, announced in Red Deer, Alta.

Feb 15, 2019 6:08 PM Read more >

IceDogs fined $250,000, stripped of draft picks for recruiting violations

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has fined the Niagara IceDogs $250,000 and stripped the club of its first-round selections at the 2019 and 2021 OHL Priority drafts for what the league calls a "violation of player recruitment policies.

Feb 15, 2019 5:37 PM Read more >

Veteran CFL defensive back Johnson tweets he's becoming a college coach

Jovon Johnson is trading his cleats in for a whistle this season. The veteran CFL defensive back tweeted Friday he's accepted an offer to become the defensive backs coach at Defiance College in Ohio.

Feb 15, 2019 5:36 PM Read more >

Canada's Stephen Ames, Sandy Lyle share PGA Tour Champions lead

NAPLES, Fla. — Playing partners Sandy Lyle and Calgary's Stephen Ames matched the course record at 8-under 63 to share the first-round lead Friday in the PGA Tour Champions' Chubb Classic.

Feb 15, 2019 5:24 PM Read more >

Star striker Fredy Montero returning to Vancouver Whitecaps

VANCOUVER — Star striker Fredy Montero is returning to the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Major League Soccer club announced on Friday that it has signed the 31-year-old Colombian forward to a two-year deal.

Feb 15, 2019 5:22 PM Read more >

Canada's Brayden Schnur posts another upset at New York Open

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Canadian qualifier Brayden Schnur has made an improbable run to the semifinals at the ATP Tour's New York Open.

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