National Sports

ALTENBERG, Germany — Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones of the United States are the leaders at the midway point of the women’s bobsled world championship.

NEW YORK — Hall of Fame coach and NFL analyst Bill Cowher has a book coming out in June that his publisher is calling “more than just a football story.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime has reached the semifinals at the Murray River Open. The third-seeded Auger-Aliassime beat Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic when the world No.

Feeling physically and mentally ready to return after a 15-month break from competitive match play, Canada's Bianca Andreescu said she trusts her capabilities and is eager to get started at the Australian Open.

TORONTO — The man teammates call "Vintage" turned back the clock with a stunning performance Thursday. The rest of the Maple Leafs looked pretty good, too.

WINNIPEG — It was a historic win for Connor Hellebuyck. The 27-year-old American stopped 23 shots to lead Winnipeg past the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night.

MONTREAL — For goalie Matt Murray, it feels like the Ottawa Senators have spent weeks looking for a break. After winning their season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs back on Jan.

DEER VALLEY RESORT, Utah — Canadian moguls star Mikael Kingsbury was a winner in his return to World Cup competition, taking the gold medal in Thursday's men's event. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., scored 88.

CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani says Canada will likely have to play its first home World Cup qualifying matches at a neutral site due to pandemic-related restrictions.

TORONTO — Ontario is not ready to approve play for its two American Hockey League teams in the province, creating some uncertainty for a new five-team Canadian Division.