National Sports

TORONTO — While discussing the rise of the league-leading Toronto Raptors earlier this season, ESPN displayed a graphic of southern Ontario on its show "The Jump." The map was ridiculously incorrect, drawing snickers and snide comments on Twitter.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have 12 years to win a Stanley Cup before their name is removed from the iconic trophy.

VICTORIA — A nagging back injury will keep Canadian winger Gabriel Vilardi out of the world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada has confirmed the Los Angeles Kings prospect will not play in the tournament, Dec. 26-Jan.

OTTAWA — Kevin Reynolds has announced his retirement from competitive figure skating, ending a career that includes an Olympic silver medal.

MONTREAL — Following a 2018 season that saw her participate in just three events and a crowdfunding campaign for financial support fall short, Canadian tennis star Aleksandra Wozniak spent some time with her family in Poland.

MONTREAL — Anthony Calvillo is returning to his adopted home. The Canadian Football Hall of Fame quarterback accepted a position as assistant head coach of the Montreal Carabins U Sports program under head coach Danny Maciocia on Wednesday.

Ottawa Fury FC is turning to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for help in its sanctioning battle with CONCACAF.

Toronto FC will open its 2019 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Feb. 19 in La Chorrera, Panama, against Club Atletico Independiente. The return leg of the round-of-16 series will be Feb. 26 at BMO Field.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' injury troubles show no signs of letting up. All-star point guard Kyle Lowry and big man Serge Ibaka won't play tonight against the visiting Indiana Pacers, according to coach Nick Nurse.

CALGARY — Following in the footsteps of the NHL and MLS, Hockey Canada is partnering with Fanatics on its e-commerce business. The long-term agreement gives Fanatics exclusive rights across Hockey Canada e-commerce and other retail channels.