National Sports

VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford admits turning around the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks has been more work than he expected. "When I came here, I knew it was going to be a big challenge.

It's time for veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to amp up his off-season workouts. With Canadian Nathan Rourke signing with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the B.C. Lions will have a new starter in 2023.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Canadian midfielder Jordyn Listro has agreed to a one-year contract with the Orlando Pride with a club option for the 2024 season.

Just because the Kamloops Blazers are guaranteed a Memorial Cup berth, doesn't mean they're taking their feet off the gas.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Monday. The 21-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months.

EDMONTON — It appears Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is nearing the end of his lengthy stay on the injured list. Kane’s wrist was lacerated in a freak accident Nov.

MONTREAL — An influx of talent helped CF Montreal kick off the second week of its pre-season camp on Monday.

OTTAWA — Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Reblacks. The 34-year-old American is now under contract through the 2024 season.

NEW YORK — Seattle goaltender Martin Jones, Detroit left-wing Lucas Raymond and Tampa Bay right-wing Nikita Kucherov have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Jones went 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average, .