National Sports

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — In the midst of a congested off-season, the Vancouver Canucks have taken care of one piece of business — naming their new American Hockey League affiliate.

Now that he's back on the right side of qualifying for the '22 Bassmaster Classic, Canadian Jeff Gustafson's goal is to stay there. The Kenora, Ont., angler heads into the Elite Series' final event 34th in the overall standings.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a three-year contract extension with assistant coach Luke Richardson, the club announced Wednesday.

Veteran offensive tackle Chris Van Zeyl of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still loves the grind of training camp. But at age 37 and preparing for his 14th CFL season, the Font Hill, Ont.

KAMOGAWA, Japan — Janine Beckie scored twice to help Canada tie the Netherlands 3-3 in a pre-Olympic training match Wednesday.

WINNIPEG — Goalkeeper Callum Irving only had to make two saves for his fourth clean sheet of the season as his Pacific FC side played to a 0-0 draw against HFX Wanderers FC on Tuesday in Canadian Premier League action.

SANDWICH, England (AP) — The unwanted milestone Lee Westwood has been creeping toward is finally here. The British Open at Royal St.

DENVER (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admired his 468-foot screamer for a moment before bouncing into his triumphant home run trot at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

Three-time Olympian Jennifer Heil is calling on the federal government to make changes to its latest safe sport program, saying it still lacks the independence necessary to properly protect all Canadian athletes from abuse and discrimination.

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia is prepared to "entertain" the possibility of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver, Premier John Horgan said Tuesday.