National Sports

Michigan's decision to hire Juwan Howard raised a few eyebrows. The former member of the Fab Five certainly had the coaching chops after spending six years as an assistant with the NBA's Miami Heat.

Fitness and finishing will be priorities for coach Bev Priestman as the Canadian women take on Wales and England later this month in soccer friendlies.

HAMILTON — American running back C.J. Gable has ended his CFL career where it began. The veteran signed a one-day deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday, then hung up his cleats.

HAMILTON — A former lead instructor with the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy is facing child-luring charges. Police in Halton Region say the accused was also active with Baseball Canada and with youth ball in Hamilton.

TORONTO — The RBC Canadian Open will be held at St. George's Golf and Country Club next year after cancellations the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year entry-level contract. Following a quarantine period, Bernard-Docker will report to the Senators.

CALGARY — Brendan Bottcher has worked at his stone-cold game face. Whatever drama is unfolding in the rings at his feet, Canada's skip at the world men's curling championship in Calgary intends to keep his emotional cards close to his chest.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County sheriff said detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but declined Wednesday to release details, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star.

NEW YORK — The Toronto Blue Jays start their season in New York today against the Yankees. Where they finish remains a mystery.

TORONTO — Kenny Agostino and Nic Petan each had a goal and an assist as part of a four-goal third period, and the Toronto Marlies beat the Stockton Heat 5-2 on Wednesday in American Hockey League play.