National Sports

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens will host the 2020 NHL draft. The NHL announced Wednesday the Bell Centre will stage the two-day event June 26-27, 2020.

The Anaheim Ducks have bought out the contract of former NHL MVP Corey Perry after 14 seasons with the franchise.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Marcus Hogberg to a two-year extension. The first year has a two-way clause with a value of US$700,000 in the NHL and $125,000 in the American Hockey League, with a $150,000 guarantee.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats added Canadian running back/receiver Anthony Coombs to their practice roster Wednesday. The 26-year-old Winnipeg native spent five seasons with the Toronto Argonauts before being released.

REIMS, France — Wandering around Reims on an off-day, Canada captain Christine Sinclair couldn't help but run into visiting Dutch fans ahead of Thursday's Group E showdown at the Women's World Cup. Dutch soccer fans are known for their passion.

With only a few days remaining before the NBA draft, Iggy Brazdeikis enjoyed a reunion of sorts when he worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers. That meant a chance to catch up with John Beilein. "It was so cool.

OTTAWA — Three-time Canadian ice dance champions Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje have decided to step away from competition. They plan to evaluate their future plans and provide an update on their career later this season.

VANCOUVER — Bowen Byram's bantam coach knew almost immediately the defenceman would wind up as a first-round NHL pick.

Captain Tyler Ardron, who plays in New Zealand for Super Rugby's Chiefs, leads Canada's 43-man long list for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 21st-ranked Canadians open July 27 against the 15th-ranked Americans in Glendale, Colo.

Tuesday's games Women's World Cup Australia 4 Jamaica 1 Brazil 1 Italy 0 --- MLB American League N.Y. Yankees 6 Tampa Bay 3 L.A.