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QMJHL Roundup: Drakkar slip past Tigres for 2-1 overtime victory

QMJHL Roundup: Drakkar slip past Tigres for 2-1 overtime victory

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Niks Fenenko netted the game-winning goal 3:28 into overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar edged the Victoriaville Tigres 2-1 on Wednesday. Isaac Dufort also scored for Baie-Comeau (9-2-2). Olivier Ciarlo made 15 saves.
Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil makes Pan Am Games history with fifth gold medal

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil makes Pan Am Games history with fifth gold medal

SANTIAGO — Maggie Mac Neil hit the motherlode in Santiago, Chile. The swimmer's fifth gold medal Wednesday was the most by a Canadian athlete at a single Pan American Games. The 23-year-old from London, Ont.
Mac Neil leads another big day in the pool for Canada at Pan Am Games

Mac Neil leads another big day in the pool for Canada at Pan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Canada continued its medal haul at the 2023 Pan Am Games with a big day in the pool highlighted by a record-breaking performance.
Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker

Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker

TORONTO — When Leonard Miller was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves he knew he had a natural mentor in Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Whitecaps to square up against defending champs for 5th time as playoffs begin

Whitecaps to square up against defending champs for 5th time as playoffs begin

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps begin their playoffs against the same opponent they faced to end their season. Vancouver heads down to California to take on Los Angeles FC on Saturday as part of a best-of-three series in the MLS playoffs.
Canadian women's rugby team looks to end losing streak against top-ranked England.

Canadian women's rugby team looks to end losing streak against top-ranked England.

The fourth-ranked Canadian women's rugby team has lost 11 straight to top-ranked England, including three defeats in the last year. Most recently Canada was beaten 50-24 and 29-12 by the Red Roses in September in Exeter and London, respectively.
Canadian baseball broadcasters Shulman and Doucet named finalists for Hall of Fame's Frick Award

Canadian baseball broadcasters Shulman and Doucet named finalists for Hall of Fame's Frick Award

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Canada's Dan Shulman and Jacques Doucet are among the finalists for the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting. Joe Buck, Gary Cohen, Joe Castiglione, Tom Hamilton, Ernie Johnson Sr.
Canada rugby coach names five uncapped players for men's tournament in Spain

Canada rugby coach names five uncapped players for men's tournament in Spain

Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named five uncapped players in his 32-man roster for next month's La Vila International Rugby Cup in Spain The five are forwards Zephyr Melnyk and Dewald Kotze and backs Ciaran Breen, Jamin Hodgkins and Reid Watkins.
Canada's Ellie Szeryk wins Jim West Challenge for first NCAA individual title

Canada's Ellie Szeryk wins Jim West Challenge for first NCAA individual title

Canada's Ellie Szeryk had the golden touch over the weekend, winning four different ways at the Jim West Challenge.
Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes is going to be with the Toronto Raptors for at least one more year. The Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on the rookie scale contract of the swingman on Wednesday. Barnes is now signed through the 2024-25 season.