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Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada

Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada

It's rare for there to be unanimous agreement among the parents of youth athletes, but Canada's rising cost of living has created a consensus.
"One last ride:' Canada's Carr eyes NCAA title with Longhorns in final season

"One last ride:' Canada's Carr eyes NCAA title with Longhorns in final season

Marcus Carr's goal this season has never shifted, and that's cutting down the nets on April 3 after a win in the NCAA men's basketball final. The Texas Longhorns star guard has been the leading scorer and facilitator (15.9 points, 4.
Several Canadians to play key roles in NCAA March Madness tournaments

Several Canadians to play key roles in NCAA March Madness tournaments

March Madness, the highly anticipated conclusion to the NCAA basketball season, has arrived with several Canadians looking to make an impact. The Canadian Press takes a look at eight players to watch across the men’s and women’s tournaments.
Forwards Keller, Crosby, Marner named NHL's three stars of the week

Forwards Keller, Crosby, Marner named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Arizona right-wing Clayton Keller, Pittsburgh centre Sidney Crosby and Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner have been named the NHL three stars of the week.
Quebec hockey referee arrested for allegedly assaulting young player at end of match

Quebec hockey referee arrested for allegedly assaulting young player at end of match

QUEBEC — A 42-year-old hockey referee was arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a young player at the end of a game in the Quebec City area.
Karin Harjo leaves Canada's alpine team to coach Mikaela Shiffrin

Karin Harjo leaves Canada's alpine team to coach Mikaela Shiffrin

PARK CITY, Utah — Fresh off breaking the record for most World Cup race wins, U.S. ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has recruited Karin Harjo from Canada's alpine women's ski team to coach her next season. U.S.
Eldridge, Clark lead Harvey's to PWHPA Secret Cup with 5-4 win

Eldridge, Clark lead Harvey's to PWHPA Secret Cup with 5-4 win

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Jessie Eldridge picked a fine time to find net in Sunday's championship final of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association Secret Dream Gap Tour.
Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1

Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1

CALGARY — Home ice hasn't been much of an advantage of late, but the Calgary Flames hope their decisive win on Sunday night will turn things around.
Brad Gushue defeats Matt Dunstone 7-5 to repeat as Tim Hortons Brier champ

Brad Gushue defeats Matt Dunstone 7-5 to repeat as Tim Hortons Brier champ

LONDON, Ont. — Championship on the line and a chance to draw for the win. This was Brad Gushue's wheelhouse and he delivered again Sunday when it counted most.
Hellebuyck helps 'desperate' Jets beat Lightning 3-2

Hellebuyck helps 'desperate' Jets beat Lightning 3-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron scored second-period goals, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves and the Winnipeg Jets held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Sunday night.