National Sports

TORONTO — With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield.

Elina Svitolina has a renewed sense of confidence heading into this year's Rogers Cup in Toronto. And for the first time this season, the Ukrainian tennis star is feeling well rested too. Svitolina, the world No.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays continue to move pieces of their roster to rebuild for the future, trading reliever David Phelps and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for minor-league pitcher Thomas Hatch.

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Wednesday at the Pan American Games: CANADIAN WOMEN'S SQUASH TEAM Canada faces Colombia in the semifinals.

TORONTO — Drake and LeBron James are joining forces to reshape the sports media landscape in Canada.

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Alexis Lafreniere has allowed his mind to wander, if ever so slightly, beyond what's right in front of him. And it's hard to blame the always-smiling 17-year-old phenom.

CHICAGO — Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks as a player development adviser.

MONTREAL — Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal.

TORONTO — Longtime NBA Canada executive Dan MacKenzie has been named the first full-time president of the Canadian Hockey League. Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch had been also serving as CHL president since 1996.

TORONTO — Saskatchewan running back William Powell, Hamilton defensive back Jumal Rolle and B.C. receiver Ryan Lankford are CFL top performers for Week 7.