National Sports

VANCOUVER — Outside of the octagon, UFC fighters Justin (The Highlight) Gaethje and Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone consider each other buddies. That won't be the case on Saturday, however, when the lightweights headline a televised card at Rogers Arena.

NEW ORLEANS — Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front.

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CALGARY — Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to a CBC report.

TORONTO — Blue Jays starter Clay Buchholz looked like he had his former team figured out at the start of Thursday's game against Boston.

BEREA, Ohio — Chris Smith's football family is comforting him through the toughest days of his life.

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says no one wants Brock Boeser at training camp more than he does.

BRAGA, Portugal — Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema continued her torrid scoring pace with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, scoring twice in stoppage time as the French side blanked Portugal's SC Braga 7-0 in the first leg of their Women's Champions L

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Bianca Andreescu's hometown of Mississauga, Ont., will hold a rally and celebration for the Canadian tennis star on Sunday. The City of Mississauga has announced details for a "She The North rally" for the recently-crowned U.S.

VANCOUVER — After spending a season with a rotating cast of wingers, Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat is looking forward to a little consistency.