National Sports

DOHA, Qatar — The Canadian women’s water polo team’s first loss at the World Aquatics Championship was a costly one.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson returned Wednesday night against Minnesota after being sidelined by a right foot injury.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky met with Slovakia's ambassador to the U.S.

The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that's to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop. The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que.

A Manitoba curling proverb is "the buffalo feels heavy." Expectations are high for curlers from that province on the national and international stage.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Max Hildebrand earned an 18-save shutout as the Prince Albert Raiders blanked the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-0 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

LANGFORD, B.C. — The Vancouver Whitecaps had a dream of securing a rare win against a Mexican side in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

SASKATOON — Renata Fast scored the winner as Canada reeled off three unanswered goals to rally past the United States 4-2 on Wednesday in the Rivalry Series. The victory cuts the U.S.'s lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

SUDBURY, Ont. — Donovan McCoy put away the winner 12:41 into the third period as the Sudbury Wolves edged the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 6-5 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.

WINNIPEG — Veteran safety Brandon Alexander has signed a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Alexander will return for his seventh Canadian Football League season, all with the Blue Bombers.