National Sports

VAL THORENS, France — Canadian Kris Mahler returned from injury to claim the gold medal Saturday in ski cross for his first World Cup podium. France's Bastien Midol was second while Jean Frederic Chapuis, also of France, finished third.

SHANGHAI — Kim Boutin remained undefeated in the 500 metres this season on Saturday by winning her fourth World Cup gold medal in the distance. Courtney Sarault also reached the podium for Canada, winning bronze in the 1,500.

EDMONTON — It wasn’t the flashy kind of win the Edmonton Oilers are used to getting with their high-end talent.

NEW YORK — The Montreal Canadiens are hoping their season is back on track. After suffering eight straight losses, Friday night's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers gave Montreal two victories in their last three games, and something to build on.

NEW YORK — David Fizdale was the latest coach tasked with trying to turn around the New York Knicks. He was given barely 100 games before the longtime losers decided it was time to try someone else.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Ester Ledecka proved her versatility on snow again winning the season-opening women's World Cup downhill Friday in Lake Louise, Alta.

Cody Jamieson has played lacrosse his whole life, including suiting up for the Knighthawks the past nine years in Rochester, N.Y. Now he gets to show Halifax what the sport he loves is all about.

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's tenure as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't have started any better.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact have signed French goalkeeper Clement Diop to a one-year contract with an option for 2021.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bianca Farella scored two early tries and Canada staved off a Russian rally in the second half to win its opening match 24-19 at the Dubai Sevens on Thursday.