National Sports

MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women's Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed global kicker Jose Maltos to a two-year contract through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Thursday.

WINNIPEG — Veteran kicker Sergio Castillo will be back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers next season after signing a one-year deal with the CFL club Thursday. Castillo connected on 79.

TORONTO — Newly crowned champion Cavalry FC and runner-up Forge FC dominate the Canadian Premier League's Best XI, with four players from each named to the all-star side.

OTTAWA — Carlos González, a former Canadian Premier League coach of the year, is leaving Atletico Ottawa. The club said his departure, after three seasons at the Atletico helm, is by mutual agreement.

TORONTO — Rock band Our Lady Peace, golf star Mike Weir and actress Tonya Williams are among those set to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame next year. They will join Juno-winning guitarist Liona Boyd, pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Dr.

Ed Sheeran was about to join Taylor Swift on stage at a concert over the summer when he got a call from his favorite soccer team. It needed his help to sign a player.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the opening minutes of the third period to break it open and defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night.

EDMONTON — A 26-save performance from Alex Worthington helped the Edmonton Oil Kings hand the Victoria Royals a 5-1 drubbing in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday.

EDMONTON — Dillon Ford has never marked Transgender Day of Remembrance before.