National Sports

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has cancelled the 2021 men's World Junior A Challenge, the Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup and the national under-18 women's championship because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization says.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas district attorney has rejected a felony sexual assault charge filed earlier this year by Austin police against the son of former cyclist Lance Armstrong. Luke Armstrong was charged in April related to an incident in 2018.

Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig has been suspended for a pre-season game and a regular-season game for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois.

OTTAWA — When the Edmonton Elks take to the field Tuesday night against the Ottawa Redblacks, they don’t know what to expect to be facing at the quarterback position.

Tim Stutzle feels like a rookie all over again. And in a lot of ways, he still is. The Ottawa Senators forward got a taste of NHL life during the league's pandemic-shortened season after being selected third overall at the 2020 draft.

TORONTO — While Toronto Raptors are finally back home, many players are getting their first taste of life in the city.

CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati, Toronto FC's opponent at BMO Field on Wednesday, has fired head coach Jaap Stam.

TORONTO — After a busy off-season with some big-name signings, the Toronto Blue Jays began the regular season feeling bullish about their chances of a playoff return.

Sunday's Games NHL Pre-Season Florida 5 Nashville 4 (OT) Boston 3 Washington 2 (SO) Florida 3 Nashville 1 N.Y. Islanders 4 N.Y.

CALGARY — Back in Calgary where he played for the past three seasons, Derek Ryan looked right at home despite wearing visiting colours.