National Sports

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the Eastern Conference player of the week by the NBA on Monday. Barnes averaged 22 points, 9.7 rebounds, six assists and 1.7 steals as the Raptors posted a 3-0 record last week.

Several men's curling teams punched their tickets to the Canadian championship Sunday. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 28 to March 9 in the Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C. Cameron de Jong (B.C.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. Wolitarsky, 29, had 33 catches for 403 yards and a touchdown in 10 regular-season games in 2024. He was reportedly due a five-figure roster bonus Saturday.

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak, Anaheim Ducks centre Mason McTavish and Utah Hockey Club centre Barrett Hayton are the NHL's three stars of the week.

QUÉBEC — Decades after their bitter rivalry with the Nordiques came to an end, the Montreal Canadiens are set to make their return to Quebec City. The Canadiens will face the Ottawa Senators in an NHL pre-season game Sept.

Five hundred days to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup and Canada coach Jesse Marsch is on the move.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — You could say that Taylor Swift's championship era has reached its second consecutive season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday.

The lineup for the Canadian women's curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of eight champions. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 14-23 in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont. Corryn Brown (B.C.