National Sports

LEDUC, Alta. — Laura Crocker and Kirk Muyres captured the Canadian mixed doubles curling title Sunday, edging Kadriana Sahaidak and Colton Lott 8-7.

TORONTO — Justin Smoak felt like he let the team down in the first inning when he struck out with two men on and nobody out. The Toronto slugger made up for it in a big way.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Marco Belinelli had 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 119-102 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Ben Simmons and J.

Four years ago, lawn bowler Ryan Bester won Canada's first silver medal in men's singles at the Commonwealth Games since 1934.

PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux had two goals, including with 1:21 left in overtime, to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.

NEW YORK — Forwards Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson were named the NHL's three stars for March on Sunday.

NEW YORK — The NHL fined defenceman Ian Cole of the Columbus Blue Jackets US$5,000 for a dangerous trip Sunday.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Warriors guard Patrick McCaw was taken away on a stretcher after he fell hard to the floor following a foul by Sacramento's Vince Carter during a 112-96 Golden State win Saturday night.

CARDIFF, Wales — Deep in the bowels of Cardiff's Principality Stadium, Anthony Joshua sat with his four world heavyweight belts in front of him and called on Deontay Wilder to get serious about negotiations for a unification fight.

CALGARY — Dougie Hamilton continues to impress despite what's become a disappointing season for the Calgary Flames.