National Sports

Controversial push for all girls hockey in B.C. "not a good idea:" mom

VANCOUVER — A push to grow girls hockey on Vancouver Island is being criticized by some parents, but one advocate says the controversial move is the only way to save the sport from attrition.

May 28, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Jim Bunning, tough pitcher, hard-nosed senator, dies at 85

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jim Bunning was an intimidating figure as a major-league pitcher and was just as hard-nosed and uncompromising as a U.S. senator.

May 28, 2017 2:29 AM Read more >

Olympian Ellie Black wins all-around title at Canadian gymnastics championship

MONTREAL — Ellie Black of Halfax regained her senior all-around title at the Canadian gymnastics championships on Saturday. Black finished the competition with 54.318 points, narrowly beating fellow Rio Olympian Rose-Kaying Woo of Brossard, Que.

May 28, 2017 1:07 AM Read more >

Scores and Schedule

Saturday's Games AHL Playoffs Conference Finals Grand Rapids 4 San Jose 2 (Grand Rapids wins series 4-1) Syracuse 3 Providence 1 (Syracuse wins series 4-1) --- MLB American League Toronto 3 Texas 1 N.Y.

May 28, 2017 12:40 AM Read more >