National Sports

Canada's tennis community has joined the call for an independent investigation into the whereabouts and well-being of China's Peng Shuai. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont.

CALGARY — Rest versus rust is the question for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has tested positive for COVID-19. The Canadiens said the positive test was confirmed Friday morning, and that Bergevin is being monitored by the team's' medical staff.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers placed defencemen Darnell Nurse and Slater Koekkoek on injured reserve Friday.

VANCOUVER — The David Braley Foundation has donated $250,000 to amateur football in British Columbia, the B.C. Lions announced Friday.

GRENOBLE, France — Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier finished second in the rhythm dance Friday at the ISU Grand Prix in France. The Toronto ice dancers scored 81.35 with their skate to music by Elton John.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Tomas de la Vega and Paul Ciulini and added second-round draft pick Bryce Worden.

Four days after Canada's memorable World Cup qualifying win over Mexico in snowy Edmonton, there's another soccer showdown in Alberta.

LONDON (AP) — English cricketer Alex Hales apologized on Friday after the publication of a photo showing him in blackface portraying Tupac Shakur at a party in 2009.

SURREY, B.C. — Layne Matechuk just wants to play hockey — and a unique piece of technology is helping him take strides toward that goal.