National Sports

Victoria has been short listed to host the 2022 Invictus Games, a sports tournament created by Prince Harry, for injured service men and women.

MONTREAL — This is hardly just another game for Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

TORONTO — Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn and Edmonton wide receiver DaVaris Daniels are the CFL top performers for Week 11.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The National Women's Hockey League is taking its game outdoors with the Buffalo Beauts scheduled to host the Metropolitan Riveters on Dec. 28 in what's being called the "Buffalo Believes Classic.

MONACO — Former world champion runner Marina Arzamasova has been provisionally suspended for doping after testing positive for a drug in development that is popular with body builders.

NEW YORK — Serena Williams was not about to let Maria Sharapova make a match of this.

SURREY, B.C. — Canada's women's team improved to 2-0 at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier when Argentina forfeited their game Monday.

LOS ANGELES — Dwight Howard rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, six seasons after his acrimonious departure.

CALGARY — Mark Giordano will have "Norris Trophy winner" attached to his name this NHL season. The only Calgary Flame to win the award that goes to the league's top defenceman says the label motivates him.

TORONTO — The first question hurled Connor McDavid's way was always going to be about his left knee. So was the next one. And the one after that.