National Sports

TORONTO — OverActive Media has moved a step closer to getting its plan for a new entertainment venue at Toronto's Exhibition Place off the ground.

MONTREAL — With a win on Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Montreal Alouettes could punch their ticket to the 2021 CFL playoffs — but the team is already looking further.

The normal squad rotation from a midweek to a weekend game will likely be taken up a notch Saturday when Toronto FC visits Atlanta United in the penultimate game of a dismal MLS season.

TORONTO — McLeod Bethel-Thompson has a rather unique explanation for the Toronto Argonauts success this season at BMO Field. Dirt, grass and worms.

An independent investigation into the way the Chicago Blackhawks handled sexual assault allegations against former coach Brad Aldrich in 2010 has rocked the NHL.

NEW YORK — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday that the league will not discipline Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, saying he is not responsible for the Chicago Blackhawks' handling of sexual assault allegations against a forme

VANCOUVER — A quick start gave them the lead, then the Philadelphia Flyers rode the solid goaltending of Martin Jones to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL play Thursday night.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jake Allen made 45 saves, Mike Hoffman scored for the third straight game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Sharks 4-0 Thursday night for their first victory in San Jose in nearly 22 years.

SUNRISE, Fla.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice, Kyle Connor had three assists and the Winnipeg Jets used a third-period charge to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday night.