National Sports

San Antonio Commanders general manager Daryl Johnston says he's spoken to American Alliance of Football chairman Tom Dundon about Johnny Manziel, but not directly to the former CFL quarterback.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Randal Grichuk homered in his spring debut as the Toronto Blue Jays lost 11-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Jill Officer wore the Canada jersey as a fifth for defending champion Jennifer Jones at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts. She'll soon be sporting national colours again for Chelsea Carey's team at the world women's curling championship.

TORONTO — Forward Peter Abbandonato and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are closing in on history.

TORONTO — After blanking Chile 56-0 for its first win of the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada has reached the business end of the competition with games against Argentina XV and the U.S.

Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi will undergo surgery on his hip that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The Oilers updated Puljujarvi's status in a release on Thursday. The 20-year-old Finn has been on injured reserve since Feb.

TORONTO — His goals spoke for themselves. But Jozy Altidore really endeared himself to Toronto FC supporters fans in an epic speech after the team's 2017 MLS Cup parade. "I just want to let you guys know that I've been partying since Saturday ...

THETFORD MINES, Que.

OTTAWA — An outside body to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment in amateur sports is hung up on legalities, says Sports Minister Kirsty Duncan.

OTTAWA — Mark Borowiecki understands why many Ottawa Senators fans are frustrated, but the defenceman is going to do everything he can to convince them the team deserves their support.