National Sports

MONTREAL — Jennifer Abel could make history this summer in Gwangju, South Korea, as she attempts to become the most decorated Canadian athlete in the history of the world aquatics championships. The 27-year-old Laval, Que.

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Andres Romero shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open, while Canada's David Hearn was part of a group two shots back.

From dethroning UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes to packing the Rogers Centre, Canadian Georges St-Pierre has been long front and centre in the mixed martial arts world. A look at five of his most memorable moments.

TORONTO — The three major junior leagues making up the Canadian Hockey League will name their top goaltenders at seasons end with individual awards, but only one can be crowned the best in Canada.

REGINA — Kienan Lafrance is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Canadian running back signed a one-year deal with Saskatchewan on Thursday.

With his football future in limbo, Josiah St. John is taking some time to kick the rust off his jump shot. The hulking six-foot-five, 309-pound offensive lineman is currently a CFL free agent after three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a comprehensive code of conduct aimed at protecting athletes from abuse and harassment at all levels — from the playground to the Olympic Games.

BRISTOL, Conn. — Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard has joined ESPN as an analyst on "Baseball Tonight." The network said Thursday that Howard will start in early March. He also will appear on other television and radio formats at ESPN.

MONTREAL — Canada's Georges St-Pierre said Thursday that he's leaving mixed martial arts at the top of his game, expressing few regrets as he formally announced his exit from the sport. The 37-year-old from St-Isidore, Que.

The Toronto Arrows have packed their Major League Rugby lineup with Canadian talent in their inaugural season. But the Arrows look to 23-year-old New Zealander Sam Malcolm to quarterback their attack from fly half.