National Sports

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers defenceman Mike Matheson for two games without pay for interference and unsportsmanlike conduct for his hit on Elias Pettersson that left the Vancouver Canucks rookie forward with a concussion.

TORONTO — A changing of the guard is under way with the Canadian men's soccer team with Scott Arfield taking over as permanent captain from Atiba Hutchinson. Health permitting, Arfield will lead out the 79th-ranked Canadians against No.

CALGARY — The mayor of Calgary says the city shouldn't contribute more than the province of Alberta to host the 2026 Winter Games.

TORONTO — Kevin Armstrong likes to tell people he's already won the lottery twice in his life. The first was being adopted. The second was being raised by Jack and Dena Armstrong. "Definitely the coolest parents," Kevin said from his San Diego home.

Toronto Wolfpack forwards Cory Paterson and Richard Whiting have announced their retirement from rugby league.

TORONTO — Its playoff hopes gone, Toronto FC has shut down Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez for the remaining three games of the MLS regular season.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed national offensive lineman Geoff Gray through the 2020 season. The Blue Bombers selected Gray eighth overall in the 2017 CFL Draft.

NHL players say the legalization of marijuana in Canada won't change how they go about their business.

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly and Carolina Hurricanes right-wing Sebastian Aho have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

LONDON — Simona Halep is back as the year-end No. 1 for the second year in a row, despite a back injury that doctors say could lead to a long-term problem.