National Sports

GOLD COAST, Australia — A senior Canadian team official at the Commonwealth Games says a weightlifter facing criminal charges related to a hit and run back home is eligible to compete at the Gold Coast Games because he has not been convicted of a cri

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., shot an impressive 3-under 69 on Thursday in the first round of the Masters to enter into a seven-way tie for fourth, three shots back of leader Jordan Spieth.

VANCOUVER — This was the kind of loss the Arizona Coyotes can't feel too bad about the next day.

Thursday's Games NHL Vancouver 4 Arizona 3 (OT) Winnipeg 2 Calgary 1 Edmonton 4 Vegas 3 Montreal 4 Detroit 3 New Jersey 2 Toronto 1 Pittsburgh 5 Columbus 4 (OT) Nashville 4 Washington 3 Philadelphia 4 Carolina 3 N.Y. Islanders 2 N.Y.

LAS VEGAS — A spot in the playoffs secured at the men's world curling championship, Canada's Brad Gushue says his team has work to do to peak for them.

VANCOUVER — It was the perfect way to say goodbye. Daniel Sedin scored on a power play 2:33 into overtime with his brother Henrik Sedin earning an assist as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-3 Thursday night.

GOLD COAST, Australia — World record-holder Kylie Masse set a Commonwealth Games mark in the 100-metre backstroke Friday to advance to the semifinals. The 22-year-old from Windsor, Ont., won her morning heat in 58.

GOLD COAST, Australia — World record-holder Kylie Masse set a Commonwealth Games mark in the 100-metre backstroke Friday to advance to the semifinals. The 22-year-old from Windsor, Ont., won her morning heat in 58.

Canada's hopes of a medal in men's field hockey at the Commonwealth Games all but melted away under searing sunshine Friday as New Zealand romped to a 6-2 win in the tournament opener for both teams.

Canada's hopes of a medal in men's field hockey at the Commonwealth Games all but melted away under searing sunshine Friday as New Zealand romped to a 6-2 win in the tournament opener for both teams.