National Sports

OTTAWA — Brazil has challenged world champion Canada for the right to compete in the 2018 men's world curling championship. The Americas Zone is guaranteed two spots in the world championship March 31 to April 8 in Las Vegas.

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined Rugby Canada in throwing support behind Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

MONTREAL — Star midfielder Ignacio Piatti has extended his contract with the Montreal Impact.

CALGARY — Given his professional career filled with awards and records, controversy and championships, Nik Lewis says his rookie season feels like a distant memory.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — An Ontario town council has voted unanimously to reject a plan to develop Glen Abbey golf course amid efforts to designate the property as a "significant cultural heritage landscape.

When Gerard Gallant and Mike Kelly were both out of a job during the 2008-09 NHL season, they would meet up once a week for breakfast in their native province of Prince Edward Island.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks forward Joel Ward says he has decided not to protest by kneeling during the national anthem.

TORONTO — Every year a few NHL players enter training camp with high expectations for a breakthrough season. Here are five players who could step up their game in 2017-18: 1. Sven Andrighetto, Colorado.

TORONTO — From suddenly slumping snipers to goalies losing their groove, last season was a forgettable one for some NHL players. Here are five looking to bounce back in 2017-18 after sub-par performances last year. 1.

TORONTO — The Invictus Games in Toronto are not only focusing attention on military veterans and the life-altering injuries they have suffered, but the event is also shining a spotlight on some cutting-edge technology that allows them to compete and