National Sports

Wanted: A coach to restore Manchester United to its former status as a major force in European soccer. It was a task that proved beyond even Jose Mourinho.

China is serious about winning Olympic curling medals on home ice in 2022, and the country has enlisted a bunch of Canadians to help. China has recruited Canadian expertise before, but the size of current intake is eyebrow-raising.

TORONTO — Once again, Casie Coleman and Richard Moreau will battle for the O'Brien award as Canadian harness-racing's top trainer. Coleman and Moreau are both five-time winners of the honour. This year's recipient will be named Feb.

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard appreciates his coach's support, but it came at cost.

MONTREAL — Lance Stroll's new Formula 1 car will be unveiled in February at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

TORONTO — Canada's Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan says her mandate from Day 1 has been the health and safety of athletes.

Regina native Zack Evans is staying home after signing a four-year extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The six-foot-four defensive lineman began his second stint with the Roughriders in 2018 after signing with the club in the off-season.

TORONTO — Rasmus Sandin often heads over to Timothy Liljegren's place after the Toronto Marlies wrap up practice.

OTTAWA — The battle between Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk and business partner John Ruddy over a proposed new downtown arena has escalated. Ruddy and Trinity Development Group Inc.

VANCOUVER — B.C. Lions rookie head coach DeVone Claybrooks has filled out his staff for the 2019 season, adding eight new members including coaching veteran Rich Stubler and recently retired players Nik Lewis and Drew Tate.