National Sports

The Canadian tennis scene reached new heights in recent years thanks to a young core of domestic talent that broke through on the sport's biggest stages. A cooling-off period appears to have settled in this season.

As a former Welsh international, Kingsley Jones is used to being one of several Joneses on the roster.

OTTAWA — Keegan Messing has retired from competitive figure skating, and the reigning Canadian men's champion says he has no regrets.

MONTREAL — With a spot in the Canadian Championship final booked, CF Montreal will now turn its attention back to Major League Soccer and an opening-day rematch of when it hosts Inter Miami on Saturday.

Hugh Fraser thought he had a decent handle on his new role. For the most part, that was true.

DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski admits that he probably appreciates the big playoff goals more the later he gets in his career. But they all still feel just as good, and his latest kept the season alive for the Dallas Stars.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin joined an special group with his lastest win Eflin became major leagues’ third seven-game winner and Tampa Bay beat struggling Alek Manoah and Toronto 6-3 as the Rays took three of four from the Blue Jays.

Ottawa Redblacks management and its coaching staff have liked what they’ve seen from training camp, but are excited to see what its players can do in game action.

TAMPERE, Finland — Canada secured a semifinal berth at the world hockey championship and also avenged a memorable loss to host Finland on Thursday.

OTTAWA — Swimming Canada chief executive officer Ahmed El-Awadi will take a personal leave of absence starting Monday, the organization said. Suzanne Paulins, director of operations and sport development, has been appointed acting CEO.