National Sports

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

MONTREAL — The Ottawa Charge got contributions from six different goal scorers in a 6-1 pre-season win over the Boston Fleet on Thursday in the Professional Women's Hockey League.

VANCOUVER — Anja Heiner-Moller has made a conscious habit of saying yes to opportunities over her long soccer career.

MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading scorer Josef Martinez, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.

TORONTO — After scouring resumes from home and abroad, York United FC opted to promote from within by elevating assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach.

Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester City, the club announced Thursday.

Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada's upcoming women's friendlies against Iceland and South Korea.

MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women's Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules.