National Sports

TORONTO — The CFL announced Thursday that 18 European players will participate in its annual combine later this month.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs were encouraged by a chaotic comeback attempt that fell just short. It was their first 40 minutes — and an especially disastrous opening period — where a number of uncomfortable questions remain.

Wednesday's Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y.

Wednesday's Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton described Charlie Whiting as a pillar of Formula One and an icon of the sport.

VANCOUVER — Tyler Motte's teammates tried hard to help him get his first NHL hat trick. Instead, the Vancouver Canucks centre had to settle for a pair of goals in his first multi-point game, a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

EDMONTON — The New Jersey Devils snapped out of their slump just in time to damage the playoff hopes of the Edmonton Oilers.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — With all the insouciant freedom of the new kid on the block, 18-year-old Bianca Andreescu has become the best story of all during a great run for Canadians at the BNP Paribas Open.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Golden Bears forward Luke Philp has been named player of the year in U Sports men's hockey. The native of Canmore, Alta., received the Senator Joseph A.

TORONTO — The improving Chicago Blackhawks are headed in the right direction, although it was in the form of a wild ride Wednesday.