National Sports

REGINA — Kelly Jeffrey was named the new offensive coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. Jeffrey joined the Roughriders as the running backs coach before the 2022 season.

OTTAWA — Wade Redden was a mainstay on the Ottawa Senators blue line for 11 years and for his efforts the fan favourite is the first player to be inducted into the team's Ring of Honour.

TORONTO — John Gregory, who guided the Saskatchewan Roughriders to their second Grey Cup title in 1989, has died. He was 84. The cause of death wasn't immediately known.

Connor Bedard and Shane Wright headline Canada's roster for the upcoming world junior hockey championship.

TORONTO — Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has elected to stay in Toronto, rather than test the waters abroad.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending a physical, according to multiple media reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the deal to be worth US$63 million over three years.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders' management succession plan continued with the CFL club adding general manager to head coach Dave Dickenson's duties.

Canada's sports minister has committed $2.4 million in crisis funding for athletes' mental health.

Hockey Canada's new leadership is on course to include a two-time Olympic gold medallist.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson and Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger William Nylander have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.