National Sports

Jay Woodcroft is in a unique position. The Edmonton Oilers head coach has a front-row seat — and behind-the-scenes access — to the daily process of greatness going to work.

TORONTO — The NFL playoffs again reigned supreme among Proline bettors last week but one customer hit it big wagering on soccer. According to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., a bettor won $1,574 after putting down $5 on a six-pick soccer parlay.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement.

When Ben Silverman arrived in his hotel room at Great Abaco, Bahamas, he set about placing sticky notes on the walls and mirrors with goals and affirmations.

Xavier McKeever is no stranger to cross-country skiing's biggest stages. As the son of two Olympians and the nephew of one of Canada's most-decorated Para athletes, he has long seen what it takes to compete at the sport's highest level.

RED DEER, Alta. — Jhett Larson's goal at 2:16 of overtime lifted the Red Deer Rebels to an exciting 6-5 come-from-behind win over the visiting Regina Pats in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

MONTREAL — After a difficult start, the Ottawa Senators appear to be back on track. Captain Brady Tkachuk scored at 18:41 of the third period to lift the Senators to a wild 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

KITCHENER, Ont. — Ethan Ritchie scored two power-play goals, netminder Benjamin Gaudreau stopped 22 of 23 shots and the visiting Sarnia Sting beat the Kitchener Rangers 5-1 in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Tuesday night.

Expansion CPL side Vancouver FC has been drawn to visit York United in the preliminary round of the 2023 Canadian Championship and could host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the quarterfinal if it advances.

TORONTO — Free-agent reliever Chad Green has signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays confirmed the deal on Tuesday, noting the 31-year-old Green signed a two-year contract worth US$8.