National Sports

Major League Rugby lost its lone Canadian franchise when the Toronto Arrows folded after the 2023 season.

MONTREAL — Several people were recovering from injuries on Friday after a bus carrying a junior swim team collided with a heavy truck in Quebec's Laurentians region during a snowstorm.

HAMILTON — American defensive lineman Casey Sayles has signed a contract extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Friday.

HALIFAX — An investigation has concluded there was a fire aboard a sailboat that disappeared south of Nova Scotia's Sable Island last summer, leading to the deaths of two people — an adventurous couple from British Columbia.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have free agent goalkeeper Adrían Zendejas to a contract, the Major League Soccer club announced Friday.

MONTREAL — Jon Cooper hasn't heard any Olympic chatter from his players. Canada's head coach is confident the team's focus is solely on the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. "It has never been mentioned in the room," Cooper said of the 2026 Games.

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Austrian skier Raphael Haaser ended the Swiss dominance in the men's events at the Alpine world championships by winning the giant slalom on Friday.

TORONTO — The Reds will be living up to their name this season. Toronto FC unveiled its new home kit Friday, bringing the Major League Soccer team back into the red.

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Austrian skier Raphael Haaser ended the Swiss dominance in the men's events at the Alpine world championships by winning the giant slalom on Friday.

OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country's flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada's growth.