National Sports

A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their hopes of a high draft pick has come to a disappointing conclusion.

Bianca Andreescu felt a sense of urgency. After years of battling injuries and attempting comeback after comeback, the 2019 U.S. Open champion knew she needed to make drastic changes to one day return to the top of the tennis world.

CHICAGO (AP) — The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career. And a fan base that lost Luka Doncic this season might have a new star to cheer for.

A defence lawyer representing one of five hockey players on trial for sexual assault suggested Monday the complainant led his client to a bathroom to have sex and actively participated in the encounter.

OTTAWA — A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the previous government unfulfilled.

DALLAS — Pursed lips, a few deep breaths, and a consistent line of questions. There are no easy answers to what ails the Winnipeg Jets on the road in the NHL playoffs.

OTTAWA — With a quadruple-overtime loss in Montreal behind them, the Ottawa Charge are focused on responding Tuesday night when they host a Professional Women's Hockey League playoff game for the first time.

CALGARY — New starting quarterback, new turf at McMahon Stadium, new outlook for the Calgary Stampeders.

HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Last year’s runner-up Switzerland shut out the United States 3-0 and handed the Americans their first loss at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash on Monday. Berroa was designated for assignment last week. The 25-year-old made his major league debut last year and hit .