Canada beat Germany in OT in Germany in pre-tournament play, but got thumped by Serbia in semi-finals. Just shows how fine the margins are. Canada clearly good enough to win gold this time around, but came up short on the wrong day. Kudos to Germany who finish tourney 8-0.

A recap of a big day on the Vancouver Canucks front with Quinn Hughes named the 15th captain in franchise history and the first d-man since Doug Lidster to hold that title back in 1990-91. cbc.ca/1.6962851

NBA Board of Governors has approved new policy that a team is unable to rest two star players in the same game moving forward, multiple sources tell The Athletic Stadium. A star is defined as someone who has made All-Star or All-NBA team in the past three seasons.

The Prefontaine Classic is here and Sarah Mitton has eyes on her first Diamond League title in women's shot put. Mitton – a silver medallist at the #WorldAthleticsChamps – is one of four Canadians set to compete this weekend in Eugene, Oregon. thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/canadas…

WOW De Grasse. #PreClassic Season-best 19.76 second performance to win the #DiamondLeague2023 200m title and shows off his classic final gear down the stretch to win. That's a strong end to a tough season going into an Olympic year as the defending Olympic champion.

A photo finish & new 🇨🇦 record 😮‍💨 What an intense 800m Diamond League Final for Marco Arop at the The Prefontaine Classic as he sets the 4th fastest time by a North American, 1:42.85 💥 📸: runnnsphere/IG & stride.forstride/IG

It was a big day for women's hockey with the #PWHLDraft in downtown Toronto today. Players showed off their stylish outfits, signed autographs for kids and soaked in the moment. For The Canadian Press Sports nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn…

Marco Arop has come a long way since 2021. After a historic 2023, he now sets forth into training for a major season ahead. #Paris2024 #trackandfield thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/canadas…

Donovan Bailey has taken the baton with his story, and it's served as a promise fulfilled. The former world-record holder and Olympic and world champion sprinter is releasing his book "Undisputed: A Champion's Life" on Oct. 31. #Olympics #trackandfield thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/legenda…

Shaedon Sharpe has flashed his potential on a number of occasions. But the vote of confidence from head coach Chauncey Billups doesn't make the sophomore Canadian guard feel any pressure. Here's our new weekly #NBA column The Canadian Press Sports . thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/nba-not…

The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to convert two-way guard Josh Primo on a standard NBA contract and sign guard Xavier Moon to a two-way deal, sources tell The Athletic Stadium.

Zach Edey has made notable strides with his frame, mobility and conditioning, helping him post career-high shot-blocking numbers for Purdue and look more comfortable guarding in space. The No. 32 ranked prospect in 2024 stands over 7-foot-4 in shoes with a 7'10 1/2 inch wingspan.

Detroit Pistons snapped an NBA record 28-game losing streak by defeating Toronto Raptors 129-127. Called this outcome with Marc Stein on #ThisLeague Uncut. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi…

The Thunder have tied the Timberwolves for the best record in the West. 👀 New era.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes the All-Star starting five over Stephen Curry. A new era.

National champ!!! 🏆 Georgia Track + Field's Christopher Morales Williams keeps his incredible 2024 season going with a 44.67 💻 ESPN+ #NCAATF

The first ever gold medal for Botswana in the history of the OLYMPICS. Letsile Tebogo just did that ‼️ 19.46 AREA RECORD in the men's 200m final 🤯 #Paris2024 #OlympicGames