National Sports

BOSTON — The Ottawa Senators placed defenceman Victor Mete in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol hours before they were set to face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini isn't exactly the coach many would expect to be tasked with turning around a struggling soccer team.

Derek Cornelius' goal has always been to play in Europe. His journey took him to clubs in Russia, Germany and Serbia before signing with the Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2019.

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association is partnering with the Toronto Maple Leafs to hold a showcase tournament in that city Dec. 18-19.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Mets President Sandy Alderson says the biggest impediment in the club's dragging search for a general manager isn't his presence nor owner Steve Cohen, but the spotlight created by the New York market.

Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Cordarro Law, Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill and Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard are the CFL top performers of the week.

TORONTO — WNBA players Natalie Achonwa and Bridget Carleton headline the roster for this week's Canada's women's basketball camp, the team's first step toward the 2024 Paris Olympics.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have settled a federal lawsuit filed by a former minor league assistant and his wife, who accused the team of negligently retaining a coach who sexually assaulted and harassed her and then retaliating against

LONDON (AP) — Soccer star Marcus Rashford has received an honorary award from Prince William for his successful campaign to get the British government to provide free meals to disadvantaged children during the pandemic.

Canada forward Laetitia Royer has escaped further punishment after being sent off in Canada's win over the U.S. in the World Rugby Pacific Four Series last Friday.