National Sports

Mexico's Irene Aldana is stepping in for the injured Julianna (The Venezuelan Vixen) Pena to challenge bantamweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes of Brazil in the main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver.

SARNIA, Ont. — Sasha Pastujov scored a goal and added two assists as the Sarnia Sting defeated the visiting London Knights 5-3 in the third game of their Ontario Hockey League Western Conference final.

SHERBROOKE, Que. — After failing to win the first two games at home, the Halifax Mooseheads pushed reset.

Interim president Charmaine Crooks will face former Canada Soccer vice-president Rob Newman for the top elected job at the governing body's annual meeting this week in Saint John, N.B.

TORONTO — When Maple Leafs brass held a meeting ahead of the NHL's 75th anniversary season, several big names — John Candy, Anne Murray and Mike Myers to name a few — were considered for the honour of serving as Toronto's honorary captain for the 199

Forward Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The NHL revealed its three finalists on Tuesday for the award that goers to "the forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game.

SAANICHTON — The president of B.C. Hockey says his organization is disappointed but not surprised by the British Columbia Hockey League's decision to leave Hockey Canada.

The Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont.

NEW YORK — The NHL has rescheduled Game 2 of the second-round playoff series between the Oilers and Golden Knights, a move that would affect fans that had already made arrangements to travel from Edmonton to Las Vegas for the game.

TORONTO — Paul Maurice was driving home from the rink one day. Then came an epiphany.