National Sports

TORONTO — William Nylander is never very far from Kasperi Kapanen's thoughts these days.

CALGARY — Alberta's Opposition leader says he wants to see hard numbers about what it would cost the province if Calgary hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics.

TORONTO — After his No.

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is moving to improve the much-maligned playing surface at BMO Field. A new grass surface will be laid next month, with improved lighting and irrigation.

TORONTO — When Kawhi Leonard stepped off the court on Jan. 13, his bizarre final season with the San Antonio Spurs was already done after only nine games. It's been nine months since one of the NBA's biggest stars has been in a real game.

Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team.

MONTREAL — Canada's upcoming Fed Cup meeting with the host Netherlands will take place on the clay courts of the indoor Maaspoort Sports and Events venue in 's-Hertogenbosch. The Royal Dutch Lawn Association announced the venue for the Feb.

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Jacob de la Rose on waivers. The 23-year-old Swede didn't suit up for any of Montreal's opening five games of the 2018-19 season.

TORONTO — Winnipeg linebacker Adam Bighill, Edmonton receiver Bryant Mitchell and Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL top performers for Week 18.

TORONTO — Matt Black calls it a step in the right direction. The Toronto Argonauts' veteran defensive back fully supports the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Recreational pot use becomes legal across the country starting Wednesday.