National Sports

VANCOUVER — Even as he played across the NHL, Curtis Lazar harboured a love for the Canucks. Growing up in Salmon Arm, B.C., Vancouver was the team he cheered for. "That’s not something you can just turn off," Lazar said.

Old Course that stands test of time at modern British Open ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews amid typical concerns.

Recent Stanley Cup winners spent the first day of NHL free agency re-signing key players to long-term contracts. The reigning champion Colorado Avalanche brought back big defender Josh Manson and signed versatile winger Artturi Lehkonen.

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins believes his team has not played up to its potential, prompting him to fire Charlie Montoyo and deputize bench coach John Schneider as the interim manager on Wednesday.

TERRASSA, Spain — Canada lost 3-0 in a penalty shootout to South Korea on Wednesday to finish winless in the team's first appearance in the women's field hockey World Cup in almost 30 years.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 2021-22, posting a record of 6-3-4 with a 3.

Another week, another undefeated rival on the schedule for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (5-0) will host the Calgary Stampeders (4-0) at IG Field on Friday night.

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas has settled on his crease combination. Now it's on two of the newest Toronto Maple Leafs to prove the general manager right. Dubas signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, US$1.

DEBRECEN, Hungary — Taija Sta Maria poured in five three-pointers in a 17-point performance to lead Canada to a 70-36 victory over New Zealand on Wednesday, and into the quarterfinals of the U17 FIBA women's World Cup.

EDMONTON — Evander Kane knows he left money on the table when he re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. He's willing to take the hit if it means chasing hockey's ultimate prize.