National Sports

Canada will be without talismanic captain Christine Sinclair for the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup later this month in England. Canada Soccer said the 38-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats promoted Craig Butler to special-teams co-ordinator Monday while adding Jason Phillips and Jykine Bradley to head coach Orlondo Steinuaer's staff.

BEIJING — Snowboarder Max Parrot led the way with a golden performance as Canada rebounded from a disappointing Sunday to collect four medals at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.

Canadian welterweight Mike (Proper) Malott will make his UFC debut at UFC 273 on April 9 in Jacksonville, Fla. The 30-year-old from Burlington, Ont.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to contract extensions with American defensive back Nick Taylor and Canadian running back Brady Oliveira on Monday. Taylor's deal is for one year while Oliveira's extension covers two seasons.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Canadian receiver Juwan Brescasin on Monday. Brescasin was limited to five games last season due to injury. The Mississauga, Ont., native had five catches for 44 yards and a TD.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released American defensive back Brandin Dandridge on Monday to pursue NFL opportunities.

BEIJING — Canada won a surprise bronze medal in the mixed team ski jumping competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Canadian short-track speedskater Kim Boutin won a bronze medal in the women's 500 metres at the Beijing Olympics on Monday. Boutin, the world record holder in the event, finished in a time of 42.724 seconds.

BEIJING — Canada's Kim Boutin has won bronze in women's short-track speedskating at the Beijing Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press