National Sports

CALGARY — Volleyball talent was at the forefront in women's U Sports this season. Three of eight nominees for the Lieutenant Governor Athletics Awards played the sport.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Omaha Beach is the 4-1 early favourite for the Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 12 post position on Tuesday. Bob Baffert-trained Game Winner is the 5-1 second choice from the No.

DENVER — Nikola Jokic got right to the point on his flourishing chemistry with teammate Jamal Murray. After all, he believes it's something to write home about. "We are playing really good together," the versatile Denver Nuggets big man said .

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Tyler McGregor and Greg Westlake each had a goal and an assist as Canada blanked South Korea 4-0 Tuesday at the world para hockey championship.

CALGARY — Cavalry FC and Spruce Meadows mark the intersection where footy meets the horsey set. Calgary's new Canadian Premier League team not only shares an equestrian facility with four-legged athletes.

The love of speed Tristan Walker inherited from his air force pilot grandfather came full circle when the luger took to the skies with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets avoided both an emotional letdown and another Damian Lillard masterpiece .

Monday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round St.

Monday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round St.

DALLAS — Pat Maroon paused briefly before thrusting both of his arms into the air, unsure if he had gotten the puck into the net to put the St. Louis Blues back in front late in a wild third period.