National Sports

TORONTO — When Kawhi Leonard stepped off the court on Jan. 13, his bizarre final season with the San Antonio Spurs was already done after only nine games. It's been nine months since one of the NBA's biggest stars has been in a real game.

Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team.

MONTREAL — Canada's upcoming Fed Cup meeting with the host Netherlands will take place on the clay courts of the indoor Maaspoort Sports and Events venue in 's-Hertogenbosch. The Royal Dutch Lawn Association announced the venue for the Feb.

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Jacob de la Rose on waivers. The 23-year-old Swede didn't suit up for any of Montreal's opening five games of the 2018-19 season.

TORONTO — Winnipeg linebacker Adam Bighill, Edmonton receiver Bryant Mitchell and Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL top performers for Week 18.

TORONTO — Matt Black calls it a step in the right direction. The Toronto Argonauts' veteran defensive back fully supports the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Recreational pot use becomes legal across the country starting Wednesday.

Eliminated from playoff contention, Toronto FC has been reduced to the rank of spoiler for the final three games of the MLS regular season.

Curling Canada high-performance director Gerry Peckham acknowledges that the current residency setup for elite Canadian curlers is an issue that is "timely and incredibly relevant." It seems quite possible change could soon be on the horizon.

CARACAS, Venezuela — For 10 years, ever since they bonded over baseball at work, Franlet Bencomo and Elbert Albarran haven't missed an opening day game together.

TORONTO — Drew Doughty has won a Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman and a pair of Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings. But he'll be the first to tell you that he still needs work. That's where Dion Phaneuf comes in.