National Sports

CALGARY — An extraordinary time in the NHL is opening doors for some professional hockey players. Adam Ruzicka was among 35 players summoned by the Calgary Flames to participate in the resumption of the 2019-20 season.

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser, who won by knockout June 27, is headed back to action as an injury replacement on the UFC's July 25 card in Abu Dhabi.

LOS ANGELES — Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein will make his Bellator debut July 24 when the MMA organization stages its first fight card since Feb. 22.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have signed Argentine international prop Gaston Cortes and four others.

HAMILTON — Former sports television executive Scott Moore has joined Hamilton's Commonwealth Games bid committee. A group of business and community representatives in the southwestern Ontario city is pursuing the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

TORONTO — Rugby league authorities say they are working with the Toronto Wolfpack to resolve a visa issue that could derail the transatlantic team's attempt to resume play in England this summer.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Major League Soccer reports testing Monday and Tuesday showed no new COVID-19 cases among the 24 teams still competing at the MLS is Back Tournament.

OTTAWA — Canada's deputy public health officer says the federal government would be having "a different conversation" with the Toronto Blue Jays about playing regular-season games at Rogers Centre if the United States and Canada were at similar stage

CALGARY — Johnny Gaudreau's separation from his linemates continued into the second day of Calgary Flames training camp Tuesday.

VANCOUVER — A relative newcomer to the Vancouver Canucks, Tyler Toffoli will be counted on to bring playoff experience to the team's talented but young core.