National Sports

When the season started, Portland Thorns captain Christine Sinclair of Canada said anything less than a championship would be a disappointment.

MONTREAL — A former student athlete who suffered severe brain injuries during a football game has reached an out of court settlement with a Quebec university.

WINNIPEG — Matt Nichols has seen a lot unexpected things happen in the final stretch of a CFL season. What the Blue Bombers quarterback doesn't want to occur Friday is his 10-3 Bombers losing to the 3-10 Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

A former Bishop's University football player who became mentally and physically disabled following a severe head injury during a game has settled a lawsuit with the school. Kevin Kwasny of Winnipeg was seeking $13.

CALGARY — Jet lag, altitude, a summer in limbo and age all had Jaromir Jagr bending over to catch his breath a lot in his first skate as a Calgary Flame.

BELFAST, Ireland — Defending champion Germany booked its place at next year's World Cup and stayed perfect in qualifying by beating Northern Ireland 3-1 on Thursday.

YEREVAN, Armenia — Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick to become Poland's all-time highest scorer and put his team on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup after beating Armenia 6-1 on Thursday.

TORONTO — At the Toronto Raptors' media day to kick off the new season, Norman Powell spoke earnestly about the huge opportunity that awaited him.

Fresh off a history-making World Series season, Canadian rugby sevens coach Damian McGrath has unveiled a 2017-18 roster that sees some crossover from the 15s team and the inclusion of Montreal Alouettes speedster Tevaughn Campbell.

ALLISTON, Ont. — Canadian international Scott Arfield wears his heart on his sleeve — and his back. The Scottish-born midfielder wears No.