National Sports

ÖSTERSUND, Sweden — Caitlin Kraemer scored the game-winner and an empty-net goal for Canada in a 4-2 win over Sweden at the women's world under-18 hockey championship Monday. The forward from Waterloo, Ont.

Add the Kansas City Chiefs to the growing list of NFL clubs to take a look at CFL star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Chiefs confirmed they hosted the 24-year-old Victoria native for a workout Monday. Kansas City (14-3) cemented the No.

VANCOUVER — The off-season was once again too long for Vancouver Whitecaps defender Julian Gressel. Traded to the 'Caps from D.C.

IRVING, Texas — Former CFL quarterback Michael Bishop was named for induction into the U.S. College Football Hall of Fame on Monday. Among those also named in the player category was Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow (Florida).

CALGARY — Canadian offensive lineman Zack Williams signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Williams, a 2019 third-round CFL draft pick, was eligible to become a free agent next month.

Mike Norris landed in B.C. in 2005, looking to travel across Canada as part of a yearlong trip. The Newcastle native never made it past Vancouver.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed all-star defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy after his release last week from the B.C. Lions.

MONTREAL — Hernan Losada officially started his tenure as manager of CF Montreal on Monday as the Major League Soccer club had its first official training session of the pre-season at Olympic Stadium. "It was excellent.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association and the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning will co-host a four-game Dream Gap Tour event in February. Four teams will participate in the Feb.

NEW YORK — Boston right-wing David Pastrnak, New Jersey centre Jack Hughes and Buffalo defenceman Rasmus Dahlin have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.