National Sports

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Minshew Mania is gaining momentum.

BALTIMORE — It didn't matter to Austin Hays that the game he was in had absolutely no bearing on the playoff picture. That was the last thing on his mind as he chased after a soaring line drive that appeared destined to go over the wall.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Philip Tomasino scored twice, including the eventual winner, as the Niagara IceDogs doubled the Sudbury Wolves 6-3 on Thursday in the first Ontario Hockey League game of the season.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens' offence did just enough in regulation, and in the shootout, to remain perfect in the pre-season.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators believe the future looks a lot brighter after signing star defenceman Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, US$64-million contract extension Thursday.

TORONTO — Paul Beirne is stepping down as president of the Canadian Premier League at the end of the season. The league said Beirne will be leaving in November "to pursue a club opportunity." It did not elaborate.

Marie-Philip Poulin dreams of a day when hockey is a career option for young girls. The Canadian forward is among the women giving the Dream Gap Tour its star power.

SURREY, B.C. — Amid a disappointing season for the B.C. Lions, Mike Reilly is accomplishing a feat unrivalled by his colleagues across the league — he's staying healthy.

A five-medal haul from the recent world para swimming championships left Canada's Aurelie Rivard with mixed emotions. Winning two gold, one silver and two bronze at the London Aquatics Centre padded her career total to 14 world medals.

EDMONTON — In just his second regular-season game at quarterback in almost three years, Logan Kilgore will start for a desperate Edmonton Eskimos team against the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.