National Sports

Interim president Charmaine Crooks will face former Canada Soccer vice-president Rob Newman for the top elected job at the governing body's annual meeting this week in Saint John, N.B.

TORONTO — When Maple Leafs brass held a meeting ahead of the NHL's 75th anniversary season, several big names — John Candy, Anne Murray and Mike Myers to name a few — were considered for the honour of serving as Toronto's honorary captain for the 199

Forward Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The NHL revealed its three finalists on Tuesday for the award that goers to "the forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game.

SAANICHTON — The president of B.C. Hockey says his organization is disappointed but not surprised by the British Columbia Hockey League's decision to leave Hockey Canada.

The Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont.

NEW YORK — The NHL has rescheduled Game 2 of the second-round playoff series between the Oilers and Golden Knights, a move that would affect fans that had already made arrangements to travel from Edmonton to Las Vegas for the game.

TORONTO — Paul Maurice was driving home from the rink one day. Then came an epiphany.

The first ever playoff confrontation between the Oilers and Golden Knights pits Edmonton's explosive offence against one of the best two-way teams in the NHL.

HAMILTON — Forge FC continued its front office restructuring Tuesday, promoting Jelani Smith to director of soccer operations.

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks after the World Cup champion took an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia, French media reported on Tuesday.