National Sports

TORONTO — Michael Bunting scrapped and clawed to make the NHL full-time after toiling in the minors for parts of six seasons.

TORONTO — The grandfather of Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Victor Mete was among those killed in a mass shooting in Vaughan, Ont. on Sunday.

Canadian Malcolm Johnston watched his older brother Alistair Johnston make the move from the U.S. college ranks to the pros. Now it's his turn.

Midfielders Ismael Kone and Simi Awujo have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year. The two were honoured for their performances in Canada Soccer’s national teams program, with both making their international 'A' debuts in 2022.

JERUSALEM — Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the under-57-kilogram event Tuesday at the Masters Tournament.

MONTREAL — Jason Maas did not expect to find work within weeks of being fired as offensive co-ordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, let alone a head coaching position.

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League says it has voluntarily recognized that the Professional Footballers Association of Canada will represent professional soccer players under contract to CPL teams.

HALIFAX — Touchdown Atlantic is returning on July 29 with a marquee Canadian Football League matchup. The defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Halifax.

OTTAWA — Defensive lineman Kene Onyeka has re-signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. Onyeka agreed to a two-year deal with the Redblacks on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Onyeka is coming off his third CFL season, all with Ottawa.

VANCOUVER — Bruce Boudreau shook his head Monday night and heaved a deep sigh. “It’s like Groundhog Day,” said the exasperated coach of the Vancouver Canucks.