National Sports

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Brandt Clarke put away the shootout winner as Canada Black downed the Czech Republic 5-4 on Monday at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

NEW YORK — The Senators didn't have their best start, yet after spotting the New York Rangers an early goal, Ottawa dominated the rest of the way and earned their first road win this season.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays did some off-season housekeeping on Monday night, moving players between their Major League Baseball roster and triple A. Pitchers Ryan Borucki, Tim Mayza and Matt Shoemaker as well as outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

VANCOUVER — B.C. Lions wide receiver Bryan Burnham knows expectations were sky high for his team this season. The club had signed marquee quarterback Mike Reilly to a four-year, $2.

TORONTO — Jake Muzzin will be in uncharted waters. The big defenceman has made a home on the Maple Leafs' blue line since the Los Angeles Kings traded him to Toronto nine months ago.

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu was already planning to take some time off after her recent appearance at the season-ending WTA Finals. A left knee injury suffered in her second match at the tournament ended up forcing her hand.

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet is giving back to basketball in his hometown of Rockford, Ill.

CALGARY — A set of University of Calgary women's soccer uniforms was stolen ahead of the team's appearance at the national championship starting Thursday.

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet would prefer nobody noticed the major minutes he's been logging this season. The Toronto Raptors guard is averaging a career-high 37.

Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore offered a blunt update Monday on the quad strain that has kept him out of the MLS playoffs. "It's been a while.