National Sports

QUEBEC — Premier François Legault says he expects Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officials will appear before a legislature committee over disturbing revelations of sexual assault and torture suffered by teenage hockey players.

HAMILTON — Veteran American linemen Ja’Gared Davis and Joel Figueroa are back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton announced the signing of Davis and Figueroa on Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency.

It's about to get real for Canadian Cooper Gallant. Four months ago, the 25-year-old native of Bowmanville, Ont., achieved a childhood dream by qualifying to compete on the Elite Series, pro bass fishing's top tournament circuit.

Much is being expected from Canadian Jeff Gustafson at next month's US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The angler from Kenora, Ont.

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L'Heureux has been suspended for 10 games by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the league's director of player safety Eric Chouinard announced Wednesday.

MONTREAL — As the Montreal Alouettes flew into a cloud of uncertainty over the team’s ownership situation, the frustration started to take its toll on general manager Danny Maciocia.

Darnell Sankey is heading to the XFL. A CFL source said Wednesday that the veteran middle linebacker has signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Renegades have yet to announce the move.

Sidney Crosby has been on lots of good teams. He's played against plenty of them, too. The current iteration of the Boston Bruins — the 2022-23 edition that's separated itself from the pack in an NHL where parity reigns — is right up there.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed Canadian offensive lineman Hunter Steward to a one-year contract Wednesday. Steward, 31, spent last season with Ottawa after starting his CFL career with the B.C. Lions in 2014.

TORONTO — Canada captain Lucas Rumball will lead the Toronto Arrows this season with Sam Malcolm and Mike Sheppard as vice-captains for the Major League Rugby team.