National Sports

SAN DIEGO — Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery moved a step closer to a Bellator title shot after earning a unanimous decision Saturday night over former three-time welterweight champion Douglas (The Phenom) Lima.

OTTAWA — Thomas Chabot's golf swing seemingly wasn't impacted by off-season wrist surgery or the addition of a wedding ring. He's sure the operation will improve his on-ice performance when the Ottawa Senators' season begins, too.

It's not as prestigious as the real thing but an unofficial Canadian Triple Crown would still be a significant accomplishment for Kevin Attard.

CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — College football players aspire to play in bowls games. Professional players dream of playing in the Super Bowl. A bunch of amateurs in New Hampshire just want to get muddy.

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to serve as honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup when the competition returns to Canada later this month.

CALGARY — Canadian linebacker Dan Basambombo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday and was added to the team’s practice roster.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s team names and logos have finally arrived. After a season of canvassing fans, players and general managers, the PWHL unveiled long-awaited branding for all six franchises on Monday.

LONDON — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo made a big move up the ATP Rankings on Monday after his solid performance at the U.S. Open.

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TORONTO (AP) — Mike Gartner is set to succeed Lanny McDonald as the Hockey Hall of Fame's chairman of the board. McDonald announced Monday that Gartner will take over when his 10-year term expires in June. Gartner will become chair-elect on Oct.