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Ottawa Gee-Gees hope to take advantage of home court at nationals

Ottawa Gee-Gees hope to take advantage of home court at nationals

OTTAWA — Even though the Ottawa Gee-Gees had a guaranteed spot in the national university men's basketball championship this season, coach James Derouin didn't change his approach.
Canada's Sharp enjoying surprise break from LPGA after Asian events cancelled

Canada's Sharp enjoying surprise break from LPGA after Asian events cancelled

Alena Sharp wasn't expecting an extra month of time off — but she's glad to have it. Sharp flew home from the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open on Feb.
Lawson Crouse scores winner in third, Coyotes beat Canucks 4-2

Lawson Crouse scores winner in third, Coyotes beat Canucks 4-2

VANCOUVER — The Arizona Coyotes refused to roll over.
Ellsworth, Layton named U Sports basketball players of the year

Ellsworth, Layton named U Sports basketball players of the year

OTTAWA — Prince Edward Island Panthers guard Jenna Mae Ellsworth and Calgary Dinos forward Brett Layton were named U Sports basketball players of the year at the annual All-Canadian gala Wednesday.
Calgary Flames pull out crucial 3-2 OT win over Columbus Blue Jackets

Calgary Flames pull out crucial 3-2 OT win over Columbus Blue Jackets

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames rescued two precious points in their pursuit of the playoffs and made their home record a little more respectable Wednesday.
Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez reaches quarterfinals at Monterrey Open

Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez reaches quarterfinals at Monterrey Open

MONTERREY, Mexico — Canadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez has advanced to the quarterfinals at the Monterrey Open. The Laval, Que.
Canada's Koe and Ontario's Epping get last two spots in Brier championship round

Canada's Koe and Ontario's Epping get last two spots in Brier championship round

KINGSTON, Ont. — Ontario skip John Epping needed every last throw to book his ticket for the championship round at the Tim Hortons Brier.
Ex-wrestler sues University of Michigan over doc's assaults

Ex-wrestler sues University of Michigan over doc's assaults

DETROIT — A man who was a college wrestler in the 1980s sued the University of Michigan on Wednesday, alleging that a school doctor molested him dozens of times despite the university knowing that he was a threat to athletes. The lawsuit in U.S.
Bettman: NHL keeping a close eye on new coronavirus outbreak as crisis widens

Bettman: NHL keeping a close eye on new coronavirus outbreak as crisis widens

BOCA RATON, Fla. — NHL players can still high-five fans and sign autographs. The new coronavirus outbreak, however, has already impacted the game in another way.
U.S. knocks Canada out of CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship with 4-0 win

U.S. knocks Canada out of CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship with 4-0 win

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Canada's hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup ended Wednesday in a 4-0 loss to the U.S. in quarterfinal play at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. The unbeaten U.S.