National Sports

VANCOUVER — The NHL's Canadian-based North Division has been impacted by COVID-19 for the second time in less than two weeks.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a five-year contract extension. Team owner Francesco Aquilini confirmed the signing via Twitter on Wednesday. No financial terms have been released.

The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday the Kelowna Rockets have had all activities suspended for a minimum of 14 days following six additional positive COVID-19 tests, taking the total to seven within the club after a positive test one day ear

Operators of Montreal's Olympic Stadium and Vancouver's BC Place say they are interested in exploring opportunities to host NFL games.

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Chelsea and Barcelona advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday. Pernille Harder scored against her former team to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 win over Wolfsburg, and 5-1 on aggregate.

Canadian Benjamin St-Juste doesn't want to ease into the NFL as a rookie.

Toronto FC is taking shape in the Florida heat — a new shape under new coach Chris Armas.

SAN ANTONIO — Paige Bueckers is in a class all by herself. UConn's star guard became the first freshman ever to win The Associated Press women's basketball player of the year award Wednesday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have the bats to do some damage in the American League East this season. Whether they'll have the arms to hold the opposition at bay remains the big question mark.

A new professional rugby league circuit is set to kick off this summer in North America. Organizers of the North American Rugby League say play will begin in June with 12 American teams.