National Sports

MONTREAL — A seven-game road trip to start the new year should be anything but a walk in the park. Nevertheless, the Seattle Kraken have powered through.

OTTAWA — Just like good pitching will beat good hitting, a hot goalie is difficult to overcome. Juuso Saros is one such example.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jamal Peters, who led the CFL in interceptions this past season and helped the Toronto Argonauts win the Grey Cup, signed a futures deal Monday with the Atlanta Falcons.

ÖSTERSUND, Sweden — Caitlin Kraemer scored the game-winner and an empty-net goal for Canada in a 4-2 win over Sweden at the women's world under-18 hockey championship Monday. The forward from Waterloo, Ont.

Add the Kansas City Chiefs to the growing list of NFL clubs to take a look at CFL star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Chiefs confirmed they hosted the 24-year-old Victoria native for a workout Monday. Kansas City (14-3) cemented the No.

VANCOUVER — The off-season was once again too long for Vancouver Whitecaps defender Julian Gressel. Traded to the 'Caps from D.C.

IRVING, Texas — Former CFL quarterback Michael Bishop was named for induction into the U.S. College Football Hall of Fame on Monday. Among those also named in the player category was Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow (Florida).

CALGARY — Canadian offensive lineman Zack Williams signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Williams, a 2019 third-round CFL draft pick, was eligible to become a free agent next month.

Mike Norris landed in B.C. in 2005, looking to travel across Canada as part of a yearlong trip. The Newcastle native never made it past Vancouver.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed all-star defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy after his release last week from the B.C. Lions.