National Sports

CALGARY — Canada's Jennifer Abel hopes to make another big splash at the world aquatics championships this summer. The diver continues her preparations for what could be a record-setting international showing this week at the Canada Cup in Calgary.

TORONTO — Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has been named chairman of Tiidal Gaming, a Canadian esports outfit.

NASHVILLE — Canada's Simisola Shittu is entering the NBA draft. Shittu, a freshman at Vanderbilt University and a native of Burlington, Ont., wrote Wednesday on Twitter that "for as long as I can remember, my dream was to someday play in the NBA.

ESPOO, Finland — A capsule look at teams competing in the 2019 women's world hockey championship April 4-14 in Espoo, Finland. Listed in order of world ranking: GROUP A UNITED STATES Reigning world and Olympic champions, the U.S.

TORONTO — DAZN confirmed Wednesday it has secured Canadian broadcast rights for the English Premier League for the next three seasons, adding to the sports streaming service's soccer arsenal.

It's no secret that Brooke Henderson wants to catch Sandra Post for most wins by a Canadian on the LPGA Tour.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Jonathan Gruden to a three-year, entry-level contract, which will start next season.

BOSTON — Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman faced court appearances Wednesday on charges they took part in the college bribery scandal that has ensnared dozens of wealthy parents.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Call it road-ice advantage.

TORONTO — Canadian bantamweight Sarah (Cheesecake) Moras has a new opponent for the May 4 televised UFC card in Ottawa. The 30-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., was originally slated to face Leah Letson (5-1-0).