National Sports

TORONTO — Connor McDavid didn't want to answer any questions about his knee. The brace hugging the superstar's left leg and an accompanying limp said enough.

CALGARY — Eric Lamaze competing at Spruce Meadows this week will inspire his fellow riders, says a Canadian teammate.

ANCASTER, Ont. — Now that Mackenzie Hughes is a two-time winner of the Rivermead Cup as low Canadian at the RBC Canadian Open, he's looking for a bigger prize this week. The Dundas, Ont.

TORONTO — Hours before the Toronto Raptors take to the court during their historic playoffs run, a cat-and-mouse game unfolds outside the team's arena.

Former Toronto star DeMar DeRozan says he was "the sacrificial lamb" in the Raptors' attempt to overcome their playoff shortcomings.

TORONTO — The complexities of being a transatlantic rugby league team were highlighted this week with British border officials refusing entry to Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick.

WINNIPEG — It seems the NFL is coming to Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will hold a news conference at Investors Group Field on Wednesday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact and the Seattle Sounders may have to dive deep into their rosters when they play each other Wednesday night.

ST. LOUIS — Just when the St. Louis Blues had the Boston Bruins on their heels and chasing the game, they gave up a goal and the roar went right out of the building.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released veteran Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers on Tuesday. Chambers was among three players cut by Hamilton. The others were American Avery Jordan and Canadian Everton Williams, both offensive linemen.