National Sports

STOCKHOLM — Sidney Crosby showed off some superstar skill and scored his first goal of the men's world hockey championship as Canada beat France 5-0 Tuesday.

KAMLOOPS — James Butler always knew a return to the B.C. Lions was possible. The CFL veteran just didn't anticipate the way he'd find his way back. After two years with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Butler was released in January after a difficult season.

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former world junior hockey players told their trial Tuesday they were men, not boys, at the time of the alleged incident.

WINNIPEG — If it’s good for Navy SEALs, it’s good for Brady Oliveira. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers star running back added a new element to his off-season training that’s used by the elite U.S. special operations force.

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre." No more chanting.

TORONTO — Craig Berube barked orders from the centre circle.

GUELPH — Wynton McManis finds himself in somewhat unfamiliar surroundings as he returns for a fourth season with the Toronto Argonauts. The veteran middle linebacker will anchor a new-look Argos defence this season.

One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old American said in an interview.

TORONTO — It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC.

EDMONTON — If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat.