National Sports

OTTAWA — There was a collective sigh of disappointment from the Ottawa Senators on Monday night following a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.

OTTAWA — Danil Gushchin scored twice and assisted on two goals, including the game-winner, to lift the Niagara IceDogs to a 7-3 victory over the Ottawa 67's in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday.

WINNIPEG — One of the world's top women's curling teams is splitting up.

Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes are rejecting mediation, and "stand resolute" in their request for the resignations of two of their national sport organization's executives.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — A small crowd gathered as Kevin Gausman began his first official bullpen session as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Antony Auclair is staying put. A source said Monday the Canadian-born tight end has signed a one-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.

Toronto FC says fullback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, who was forced to leave Saturday's 2-1 loss in Columbus with an apparent leg injury, has been cleared to train as normal this week.

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been suspended two games without pay for cross-checking Buffalo Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin on Sunday.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo is dismissive of the idea that Canada's COVID-19 regulations will give his club an advantage this season.

He's yet to win the Mohawk Million but Brad Grant has certainly had the Midas touch in the race for two-year-old trotters.