National Sports

OTTAWA — When Steve Staios joined the Ottawa Senators as president of hockey operations in September, he didn't expect his team would be sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

TORONTO — It's always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Columbia moved up one spot to No.

While the search for a general secretary and men's coach continues, Canada Soccer has locked up women's coach Bev Priestman through the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The 37-year-old Priestman, who took over the Canadian women on Nov.

Halifax Regional Police say an investigation into a historic sexual assault allegation against members of Canada's 2003 world junior hockey team is ongoing.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has taken her Australian Open title defense all the way back to the championship match because she has applied a crucial lesson from her U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev's run to a second Australian Open semifinal has drawn attention to his business in other courts.

Brad Gushue's first appearance at a national curling championship was memorable for his team's unusual standings record and an interaction he won't forget.

VANCOUVER — St. Louis weathered a late offensive storm from the Vancouver Canucks to emerge with an overtime win.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Carter Bear scored the game-winning goal with 1:31 remaining in the third period and the Everett Silvertips edged the Kelowna Rockets 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov looked up and saw two Winnipeg Jets bearing down on a short-handed 2-on-0 break.