Skip to content

National Sports

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.
Canada's Schmidt wins World Cup ski cross gold, Sherret takes bronze

Canada's Schmidt wins World Cup ski cross gold, Sherret takes bronze

SCHLADMING — Hannah Schmidt won ski cross gold to lead a two-medal day for Canada at the Reiteralm World Cup. Schmidt, from Ottawa, finished ahead of Switzerland's Fanny Smith in the women's final. India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C., took the bronze.
Canada's Shapovalov, Diallo both ousted from Australian Open in second round

Canada's Shapovalov, Diallo both ousted from Australian Open in second round

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been eliminated from the Australian Open after falling to Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in second-round play. Musetti, the tournament's No. 16 seed, beat the 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., 7(7)-6, 7(8)-6, 6-2.

WHL roundup: Wheat Kings edge Royals, Chiefs thump Rockets, Rebels' skid stretches

VICTORIA — A last-minute goal from Jaxon Jacobson lifted the Brandon Wheat Kings to a 5-4 victory over the Victoria Royals in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday.

Einarson, Homan chalk up round-robin wins at Grand Slam's Masters

GUELPH, Ont. — Kerri Einarson remains undefeated after beating Momoha Tabata 5-2 at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters on Wednesday. Einarson's team from Gimli, Man.
McDavid passes Kurri for second all-time in points in Oilers franchise history

McDavid passes Kurri for second all-time in points in Oilers franchise history

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists.
McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for seventh win in eight games

McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for seventh win in eight games

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Wednesday for their seventh win in eight games.
Sabres beat Hurricanes for third win in four games

Sabres beat Hurricanes for third win in four games

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan McLeod scored two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night.
'I feel like we're learning': Toronto Raptors look to improve in season's second half

'I feel like we're learning': Toronto Raptors look to improve in season's second half

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors hope the way they finished the first half of the season is a sign that better times are ahead for the struggling NBA team.

OHL roundup: East tops West in top prospects showcase

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Porter Martone scored in overtime and Team East topped Team West 5-4 in the Ontario Hockey League's top prospects game Wednesday.