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Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
Sakamoto defends women's title at figure skating worlds

Sakamoto defends women's title at figure skating worlds

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Kaori Sakamoto fended off a challenge from South Korea’s Lee Hae-in on Friday to become the first Japanese woman to defend her title at the figure skating world championships.
Naughton a headliner at Canadian Women's Open as top-flight squash returns to Toronto

Naughton a headliner at Canadian Women's Open as top-flight squash returns to Toronto

TORONTO — Canada's Hollie Naughton was a young fan the last time a Professional Squash Association international tournament was played on an all-glass showcourt in downtown Toronto. This time around she's one of the headliners.
Toronto Six face Minnesota Whitecaps in PHF final, seek first Isobel Cup

Toronto Six face Minnesota Whitecaps in PHF final, seek first Isobel Cup

One win is required for the Toronto Six to become the first Canadian team to hoist the Isobel Cup. The Six face the surprising Minnesota Whitecaps in the Premier Hockey League's championship game Sunday in Tempe, Ariz.
Canada women remain unchanged at No. 6 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada women remain unchanged at No. 6 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada remains unchanged at No. 6 in the latest FIFA women's rankings that see Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia included for the first time. The top five is also the same with the U.S. on top, ahead of Germany, Sweden, England and France.
Canada's Einarson tops Turkey 10-4 at women's world curling championship

Canada's Einarson tops Turkey 10-4 at women's world curling championship

SANDVIKEN, Sweden — Canada's Kerri Einarson scored a 10-4 decision over Turkey's Dilsat Yildiz to move one step closer to the playoff round at the women's world curling championship on Friday.
Vancouver Canucks hand struggling San Jose Sharks decisive 7-2 loss

Vancouver Canucks hand struggling San Jose Sharks decisive 7-2 loss

VANCOUVER — Andrei Kuzmenko isn't yet satisfied with his first year in the NHL. The Russian winger scored his 35th goal of the season and notched an assist Thursday as his Vancouver Canucks toppled the struggling San Jose Sharks 7-2.
Thompson's 37-save effort leads Golden Knights to 3-2 win over Flames

Thompson's 37-save effort leads Golden Knights to 3-2 win over Flames

CALGARY — Logan Thompson's triumphant return for Vegas after six weeks on the shelf was overshadowed by him exiting the game late in the third period with another injury.
Lowry's tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks

Lowry's tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:13 to play and the Winnipeg Jets made progress in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

Thursday's sports scoreboard for March 23, 2023

Thursday's Scoreboard NHL Boston 4 Montreal 2 Ottawa 7 Tampa Bay 2 Toronto 6 Florida 2 Vegas 3 Calgary 2 Vancouver 7 San Jose 2 Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 2 Philadelphia 5 Minnesota 4 (SO) Washington 6 Chicago 1 N.Y. Rangers 2 Carolina 1 St.