National Sports

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions acquired Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi from the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday. In return, the Alouettes received a third-round draft pick in 2025.

Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended for at least six years for "sexual maltreatment," the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner announced Wednesday.

MONTREAL — RJ Barrett isn’t concerned the hometown limelight will wear him down. The Toronto Raptors guard/forward is instead choosing to embrace the attention.

MONTREAL — Swedish private equity firm Altor has signed a deal to buy CCM Hockey, as the two companies eye new demographics and try to build out the global market share of Canada's oldest hockey equipment maker.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due, handing Jamie Knight-Lebel, Santiago Lopez and Kwasi Poku their first senior call-ups for the October international window.

The Calgary Stampeders' streak of consecutive playoff appearances is in jeopardy. Calgary has made 18 straight trips to the playoffs, which is the longest active streak in the CFL and fourth-longest in league history.

Edmonton's Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour.

TORONTO — Liam (The Celtic Samurai) Macfadyen grew up in combat sports, surrounded by black belts, Olympians and Hall of Famers.

TORONTO — Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team CHL at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday.

Nathan MacKinnon had lots to contemplate this summer. The Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the second round of the playoffs — a result that continues to eat at the reigning Hart Trophy winner.