National Sports

BRADENTON — Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman had a short but solid spring debut as the Blue Jays fell 7-6 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes had shoulder surgery and is out for the season, a significant blow to the team's hopes of making a playoff run.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes had shoulder surgery and is out for the season, a blow to the team's hopes of making a playoff run.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have answered the cross-state-rival and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' first couple of additions ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a big move of their own.

Just five tournaments into the Korn Ferry Tour season, and Matthew Anderson has rocketed up the second-tier men's golf circuit rankings. You wouldn't be able to tell from his demeanour, however. Anderson, from Mississauga, Ont.

HAMILTON — Ted Goveia can finally lift his head and breathe. It's been a hectic first three months for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager but the Burlington, Ont., native doesn't have to look far to gain a sense of perspective or appreciation.

VANCOUVER — Canucks captain Quinn Hughes will not play Wednesday when Vancouver hosts the Anaheim Ducks. Hughes will get treatment for a lower-body injury and be reassessed on Thursday, said head coach Rick Tocchet.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration's tariffs could be "painful" for the league.

D.K. Metcalf wants out of Seattle. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the longtime Seahawks wide receiver has asked for a trade.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported the allegations in October.