National Sports

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive end Julian Howsare on Tuesday. Contract details weren't immediately known. The move came on the first day of CFL free agency.

WINNIPEG — Kenny Lawler is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers signed the veteran American receiver to a two-year contract Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.

TORONTO — The timing still isn't right for Michael (Pinball) Clemons to dive into politics.

TORONTO — The Canadian Football League has again taken over operating the Montreal Alouettes.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have donated the front of their jersey to a non-profit group this season.

VANCOUVER — After suffering yet another lopsided loss, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet is heading back to the chalkboard.

OTTAWA — Tim Stutzle scored the overtime winner, but Mads Sogaard was the hero for most of the Ottawa Senators.

GUATEMALA CITY — Canada advanced to the round of 16 at the CONCACAF men's’ Under-17 Championship with a 2-0 win over Barbados on Monday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies scored three second-period goals in under seven minutes and then coasted to a 4-2 win over the Manitoba Moose in Monday's lone game on the American Hockey League schedule.

QUEBEC CITY (AP) — If Mykyta Staskevich needed another reminder of what his boys hockey team of Ukrainian refugees was playing for back home, it came in the poignant form of the nation's flag unfolded in the locker room before its game against Romani