National Sports

Xavier McKeever is no stranger to cross-country skiing's biggest stages. As the son of two Olympians and the nephew of one of Canada's most-decorated Para athletes, he has long seen what it takes to compete at the sport's highest level.

RED DEER, Alta. — Jhett Larson's goal at 2:16 of overtime lifted the Red Deer Rebels to an exciting 6-5 come-from-behind win over the visiting Regina Pats in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

MONTREAL — After a difficult start, the Ottawa Senators appear to be back on track. Captain Brady Tkachuk scored at 18:41 of the third period to lift the Senators to a wild 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

KITCHENER, Ont. — Ethan Ritchie scored two power-play goals, netminder Benjamin Gaudreau stopped 22 of 23 shots and the visiting Sarnia Sting beat the Kitchener Rangers 5-1 in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Tuesday night.

Expansion CPL side Vancouver FC has been drawn to visit York United in the preliminary round of the 2023 Canadian Championship and could host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the quarterfinal if it advances.

TORONTO — Free-agent reliever Chad Green has signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays confirmed the deal on Tuesday, noting the 31-year-old Green signed a two-year contract worth US$8.

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SASKATOON — The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations wants Harvard Crimson women's ice hockey coach Katey Stone to resign. Stone reportedly made racist comments to players, including two Indigenous Canadians.

HUA HIN, Thailand — Top-seed Bianca Andreescu is off to a winning start at the Thailand Open tennis tournament after posting a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Britain's Harriet Dart on Tuesday. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.

Living in Northwest Ontario is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, given its many fabulous fishing and hunting opportunities. But it presents pro bass angler Jeff Gustafson with a huge challenge. Most Elite Series stops are a major trek for Gustafson.