National Sports

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Blue Jays pitcher Thomas Hatch had a first-hand look at some of baseball's rule changes when he was in the minor leagues last season. By far the biggest difference for the right-hander was pace of play. "Our games would start at 7 p.

Toronto's Jully Black will sing "O Canada" at the NBA All-Star Game. The Juno Award winning and platinum-selling R&B singer was named to the star-studded show on Wednesday. Black joins Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone and others in the festivities.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Canada coach Bev Priestman found herself having to address her future. Her players had to explain why they were wearing their training tops inside-out.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American receiver Greg Ellingson to a one-year contract Wednesday.

Before "F1: Drive to Survive," "Cheer," or "Last Chance U," Chad Mumm was pushing for a documentary series on the PGA Tour, one that would follow some of the best male golfers in the world.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are bringing back Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed for a second stint with the CFL club. The Lions announced the signing of the Winnipeg native on Wednesday.

QUEBEC — Premier François Legault says he expects Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officials will appear before a legislature committee over disturbing revelations of sexual assault and torture suffered by teenage hockey players.

HAMILTON — Veteran American linemen Ja’Gared Davis and Joel Figueroa are back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton announced the signing of Davis and Figueroa on Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency.

It's about to get real for Canadian Cooper Gallant. Four months ago, the 25-year-old native of Bowmanville, Ont., achieved a childhood dream by qualifying to compete on the Elite Series, pro bass fishing's top tournament circuit.

Much is being expected from Canadian Jeff Gustafson at next month's US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The angler from Kenora, Ont.