National Sports

Canada was recently saddled with the No. 13 spot in the Davis Cup Finals seedings, a position that Felix Auger-Aliassime feels was a little low considering the country's depth and previous results.

INZELL, Germany — Canada raced to a silver medal on Thursday in the women's team sprint at the world single distance speedskating championships.

Toronto Argonauts head coach Corey Chamblin finalized his staff Thursday. The Argos unveiled Chamblin's staff that includes the CFL return of Jacques Chapdelaine as offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach. Chapdelaine, 57, of Sherbrooke, Que.

TORONTO — Forward Jason Robertson has found an extra gear since a mid-season trade to the Niagara IceDogs. And now he's flirting with both a league scoring title and a chance for a deep run in the playoffs.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs rode the Rocket on Thursday, taking the subway two stops to city hall for an outdoor practice at Nathan Phillips Square.

TORONTO — There's one rookie slugger everyone wants to see at Blue Jays spring training this year, even though no one expects him to crack the opening day lineup. Still, it won't be long before Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

It's been a wild week for Canadian NBA player Nik Stauskas, and it might not be over yet.

HELSINKI — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie concluded his trip to Europe on Thursday by adding four more international partners.

ATLANTA — The Toronto Raptors have confirmed that centre Jonas Valanciunas is ready to return to action after missing nearly two months with a dislocated left thumb.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American defensive back Cariel Brooks to a two-year contract extension Wednesday. Brooks, 27, was scheduled to become a free agent next week.