National Sports

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Kim Davis knows the long list of challenges and issues the NHL has faced over the last two seasons. Mental health. Substance abuse. Racism.

Toronto Raptors vice-chairman and president Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19. Ujiri announced the positive test in a release issued Thursday evening by the Raptors.

Canada's Natalie Wilkie and Emily Young won silver and bronze in the standing biathlon race at the Para Nordic Skiing World Cup. Wilkie, a 20-year-old from Salmon Arm, B.C.

ZAGREB, Croatia — Canadian Keegan Messing is the leader after the men's short program at figure skating's Zagreb Golden Spin. Skating to "Never Tear Us Apart," the 29-year-old scored 90.26 points.

The Canadian rowing team will have a new coach at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

HAMILTON — Zach Collaros is on a roll. The veteran quarterback is 15-2 since becoming Winnipeg's starter in 2019.

Curling free agent Darren Moulding has had "some discussions" about potential plans for this season since his departure from Team Bottcher and said he'll take some time before making a decision.

CALGARY — Like several of his Canadian teammates, Laurent Dubreuil has set his sights on winning World Cup long-track speedskating medals in Calgary this weekend. The 29-year-old from Levis, Que.

HAMILTON — While the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are staying at a local hotel, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are tucked into their own beds — if so desired.

Mike Commito found himself deep in a writing rut. He had agreed to publish and expand his PhD thesis on the history of black bear hunting in Ontario.