National Sports

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If a World Cup of Hockey materializes in the near future, it won't be a traditional international tournament like the Olympics.

New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phones, clarifying he was trying to get to know them after a report emerged criticizing him for invasion of privacy.

Western University has enlisted an external investigator to look into its women’s hockey program.

WINNIPEG — The pride in Adam Lowry's voice was evident after being named captain of the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Lowry is the third Jets captain since the team moved from Atlanta in 2011.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Adam Erne to a professional tryout agreement. Erne produced eight goals and 10 assists in 61 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season. He spent four seasons in Detroit.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed first baseman Brandon Belt on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with lumbar spine muscle spasms. The back issue forced Belt to depart Monday's game against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning.

TORONTO — Almost half of Proline players saw the Detroit Lions upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday to kick off the '23 NFL season. Detroit opened with a 21-20 road win over Kansas City. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ torn left Achilles tendon is costing his former team a chance at an extra first-round pick in next year’s draft.

TORONTO — Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive line were graded as some of the top performers Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Collaros earned a grade of 94.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts can punch their ticket to the East Division final Friday night. Toronto (10-1) can clinch first place in the East Division with a road win over the Montreal Alouettes (6-6).