March 29th, 2024

National Sports

A capsule look at the teams competing at the world men’s curling championship

By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on March 29th, 2024

A team-by-team look at the field for the world men’s curling championship, March 30 to April 7 at the KSS Sports Complex in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. CANADA Skip – Brad Gushue, Third – Mark Nichols, Second – E.J. Harnden, Lead – Geoff Walker St. John’s Curling Club Gushue, the 2006 Olympic gold medallist, won the 2017 ... Read More »

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Gushue on world curling championship: ‘I’m going into this like it could be the last’

By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on March 29th, 2024

Brad Gushue is approaching this year’s men’s world curling championships like it could be his last. The veteran skip from St. John’s, N.L., won the world title in 2017 and lost in the final three times, including the last two years. The 43-year-old isn’t taking his future for granted. “At this point, you have to ... Read More »

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‘Energetic’ coach Vanni Sartini set to return to Vancouver Whitecaps

By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 29th, 2024

VANCOUVER – Vanni Sartini has done a lot of self reflection lately. Barred from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ first four games of the Major League Soccer season, the club’s head coach has had time. The animated Italian was handed a five-game suspension and a $20,000 fine in November for his on-field actions and post-game comments after ... Read More »

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CF Montreal’s MLS road trip continues Saturday against D.C. United

By The Canadian Press on March 29th, 2024

WASHINGTON – CF Montreal is back from a week off and on the road again as their Major League Soccer season-opening trip continues Saturday against D.C. United. Montreal is coming off its first loss of the young MLS season, a wild 4-3 decision to Chicago Fire on March 15. Sparked by a red card to ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Malkin reaches 20 goals for 15th time, Penguins edge Columbus 3-2

By The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin scored twice to reach the 20-goal milestone for the 15th time and Pittsburgh extended their mastery over Columbus with a 3-2 win on Thursday night. The Russian became the 31st player in league history to score 20 goals in 15 seasons, doing it with a pair of power-play blasts – ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Thursday, March 28, 2024

By The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 1 Toronto 5 Washington 1 Montreal 3 Philadelphia 1 Dallas 3 Vancouver 1 Ottawa 2 Chicago 0 St. Louis 5 Calgary 3 Vegas 4 Winnipeg 1 Pittsburgh 3 Columbus 2 N.Y. Islanders 3 Florida 2 Carolina 4 Detroit 0 Minnesota 3 San Jose 1 N.Y. Rangers 3 Colorado ... Read More »

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Dallas Stars clinch playoff spot with 3-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

VANCOUVER – Roope Hintz scored and contributed a pair of assists, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Jamie Benn added a goal and a helper for the Stars (46-19-9) before Jason Robertson put a puck into the empty net. Joe Pavelski had two ... Read More »

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WHL roundup: Raiders roll past Blades 4-3 in playoff opener

By The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

SASKATOON – The underdog Prince Albert Raiders spotted the Saskatoon Blades a 2-0 lead on Thursday then stormed back to register a 4-3 victory in the opening game of the Western Hockey League playoffs. Ryder Ritchie had a goal and assist for the visitors, who were outshot 44-20 at SaskTel Centre in the first game ... Read More »

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McDavid, Draisaitl help Oilers rule over Kings 4-1

By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid scored a goal and added two assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday as the two teams jostle for home ice advantage in what has often appeared like a destined first-round clash in the NHL playoffs. Leon Draisaitl had three helpers, Evan Bouchard had a ... Read More »

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Giordano honours late father after scoring in return from injury, Leafs top Caps 5-1

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

TORONTO – Mark Giordano wasn’t sure he would get a chance to honour his late father under the NHL’s bright lights. The league’s oldest player at age 40 had missed the last 12 games with a concussion as part of a Maple Leafs defence corps that ballooned to nine deep following the trade deadline. Life, ... Read More »

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