National Sports

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are rallying around assistant coach Bob Jones after his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis. Jones was diagnosed in early January and told players and coaches on the Senators shortly afterwards.

The organizer of a new curling players' association said the group's efforts have been generally well received by athletes since its executive group and plans were unveiled a month ago.

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius has a new opponent for the UFC's Feb. 25 Fight Night card in Las Vegas. The 33-year-old from St. Catharines, Ont.

CALGARY — Canada will open its quest for a third straight women's world hockey championship gold medal against Switzerland in Brampton, Ont.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Current have re-signed captain Desiree Scott for the 2023 season.

Forward Cyle Larin, Canada's leading men's international scorer, has joined Spain's Real Valladolid on a loan deal with a purchase option at the end of the season. The move from Belgium's Club Brugge offers the 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont.

TORONTO — Imagine being on the court with the Toronto Raptors. Or watching an NHL game from the stands with real-time statistics literally in front of your nose.

For Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the lessons and experiences are not just for himself as he inches closer to a potential shot at his NBA dream.

CALGARY — Dillon Dube's overtime winner for the Calgary Flames capped Johnny Gaudreau's eventful return to the Saddledome on Monday. Dube ended Calgary's see-saw battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets at 2:25 of extra time for a 4-3 victory.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski is out of the Australian Open after a third-round loss in women's doubles action.