National Sports

The future of the Canadian men's soccer team got a little brighter Tuesday with news that teenager Ballou Tabla has committed to Canada.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels two-way rookie Shohei Ohtani will have Tommy John surgery next week. The Angels confirmed Ohtani's long-expected decision on elbow ligament replacement Tuesday. Dr.

BURNABY, B.C. — Kawhi Leonard leaned back against the gym wall Tuesday as Alex McKechnie, the Toronto Raptors' director of sports science, carefully wrapped Leonard's knees in preventative ice. Every camera in the gym captured the moment.

TENERIFE, Spain — Kia Nurse had a game-high 18 points and six assists as Canada earned a bye into the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women's World Cup with a come-from-behind 71-60 win over France on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez had surgery on his right index finger on Tuesday, officially bringing his disappointing season to an end.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have augmented their attack for a playoff push by acquiring running back Tyrell Sutton from Montreal. The Lions also acquired the Alouettes' third-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft, with B.C.

WINNIPEG — Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea says he expects linebacker Adam Bighill to play when Winnipeg visits the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

TORONTO — Every goal has a tale to tell and, on pace for a franchise-worst 66 goals against, Toronto FC can fill volumes this season. "It's the difference in our season," coach Greg Vanney said Tuesday.

"Gritty" — the hip-swinging, arm-flailing, ear-smoking, googly-eyed hot mess of a Philadelphia Flyers mascot — returned to the spotlight Tuesday after a debut that sent the social media world spinning and left hockey fans unsure whether to applaud or

TORONTO — The assault case against former star Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna ended on Tuesday when the prosecution withdrew the charge against him in exchange for a one-year agreement he stay away from the mother of his child and continue counselli