National Sports

NASHVILLE — Ken Holland gave two players away for free. Bill Guerin could be excused if he was caught yawning.

TORONTO — Coming out of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Tony Khan had a plan for his All Elite Wrestling promotion: first Canada, then the world. Khan's plan started to take shape last summer at the Collision tech conference in downtown Toronto.

NASHVILLE — Sheldon Keefe kept his job after an unsettling process. The Maple Leafs head coach also knows he's getting a second chance.

TORONTO — Quarterback Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts offence have certainly hit the ground running to start the 2023 CFL season. Toronto (2-0) currently leads the league in rushing, averaging 152 yards per game.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are clearing cap space by trading forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations on Thursday.

OTTAWA — Someone’s losing streak will come to an end when the Ottawa Redblacks host the Edmonton Elks on Friday night.

TORONTO — Catcher Alejandro Kirk has returned from the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. Kirk had been out with a left hand laceration after being hit by a pitch.

LONDON — Canada's Carol Zhao advanced to the Wimbledon main draw with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 win over American CoCo Vanderweghe in the third round of qualifying on Thursday. Zhao will be making her first-ever appearance in a Grand Slam main draw.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday for violating the league's gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Larsson to a one-year, two-way extension, the team announced Thursday. The contract carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $325,000 in the American Hockey League.