National Sports

It's been a whirlwind season for Wonder Gadot and trainer Mark Casse. There's been highs — beating the colts to win the $1-million Queen's Plate and $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes — some lows — finishing 10th in the US$1.

HAMILTON — Peter Dyakowski is calling it a career. The veteran CFL offensive lineman announced his retirement Thursday. Dyakowski, 34, of Vancouver spent 11 seasons in the league, including 10 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

TORONTO — Jason Spezza says it's been difficult to see the bond between the Ottawa Senators and their fans deteriorate. He's also convinced there are brighter days ahead.

TORONTO — There's more on the line than just winning for some players at the 2018 CHL Canada-Russia Series. A standout performance could be the difference between watching or playing in the upcoming IIHF world junior hockey championship.

LONDON — Facing increased criticism over Russia's reinstatement, World Anti-Doping Agency president Craig Reedie responded to one of his harshest detractors by pointing out that the major American sports leagues routinely ignore international guideli

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — Humboldt Broncos player Tyler Smith had a broken collarbone, a broken shoulder blade and nerve damage down his left arm.

NEW YORK — Kobe Bryant, Oscar winner and former NBA great, has big plans for books in the next few years. Bryant's Granity Studios plans to release five middle grade and young adult novels in 2019 and 2020.

The CFL won't be extending an olive branch to its players before the start of contract talks.

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains bullish on Halifax becoming the league's 10th franchise, but says it's all contingent on a suitable stadium being built in the Maritimes' largest city.

SAN FRANCISCO — Willie McCovey, the sweet-swinging Hall of Famer nicknamed "Stretch" for his 6-foot-4 height and those long arms, died Wednesday. He was 80.