National Sports

Evan Kung is exceeding even his own expectations. The Pickering, Ont., resident currently leads the overall Bassmaster Open standings heading into his fifth event, June 20-22 at Oklahoma's Lake Eufaula.

For three years, Dru Brown practised against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence. On Thursday night, he'll face the unit for real. Brown will make his Ottawa debut when the club opens its 2024 season hosting Winnipeg (0-1) at TD Place.

CALGARY — Hockey player Vicky Sunohara, figure skater Patrick Chan and tennis player Daniel Nestor were among the athletes unveiled Wednesday for induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame this year.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials. Titmus finished in 1 minute, 52.

OTTAWA — The Montreal Alliance will host CEBL's Championship Weekend this year. And on Tuesday night they looked more like a team that could do some damage during the Canadian Elite Basketball League's August showcase.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi and four Toronto Blue Jays relievers combined to shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Tuesday night.

MILTON, Ont. — One of the strongest fields ever assembled for the Pepsi North America Cup is now slotted in for Saturday's $1 million race at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year's event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl is eligible to play for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final on Thursday night after avoiding a possible suspension. Time will tell on two other key players in the series.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen as an assistant on Ryan Huska's staff. Larsen spent nine seasons with the Blue Jackets, including two as head coach (2021-22 and 2022-23).