National Sports

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau felt his swagger returning while Elias Lindholm was guarded about his long-term future with the Calgary Flames when they hit the ice Thursday at training camp.

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is closing the door on his football career. The veteran offensive lineman, who is also a medical school graduate, announced his retirement Thursday after eight NFL seasons. The 32-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has received multiple injections in his pitching arm in recent weeks and been shut down for the season, an online report said Thursday.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual average value of US$1.2 million.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats still remain hopeful about quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's return. Mitchell, 33, suffered a lower-leg fracture in Hamilton's 16-12 home win over Ottawa on July 28.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Giants have added another celebrity to their ownership group.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed amateur tryout defenceman Djibril Toure to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old from Dorval, Que.

MONTREAL — Tanner Pearson's initial reaction to being traded brought a combination of feelings.

Larry Jackson has been firefighter of the year twice. He's raced in the NASCAR Pinty's Series for more than a decade. But doing doughnuts in the Wonder Bread car for a TV commercial? That's what finally convinced his teenage daughter that he's cool.

EDMONTON — In two previous meetings this season, the B.C. Lions have outscored the Edmonton Elks by a combined score of 49-0. Two blowouts. Two shutouts.