National Sports

FORT ERIE, Ont. — An impressive late kick earned jockey Jose Campos and Vitality the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday.

OTTAWA — A public online portal was opened by the federal government on Tuesday to gather information on safe sport in Canada and improve its policies to protect participants.

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected chairman of the NBA's board of governors. Tanenbaum is the first Canadian to serve as NBA board chairman and has been the Raptors' governor since 1998.

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men’s national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-year-old Argentine, Pochettino became the 10th U.S.

LAS VEGAS — Bill Daly says the conversations have taken place. The NHL's deputy commissioner, however, doesn't see a realistic path forward to fix the perceived issue any time soon.

MANCHESTER — Canada has defeated Argentina 2-1 at the Davis Cup. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3 in the first singles rubber match on Tuesday in Group D action at the AO Arena.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL said Tuesday it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to determine if he violated the league's personal conduct policy.

ANN ARBOR — Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women's basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development. Achonwa was Canada's captain at the recently completed Paris Games.

TORONTO — While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it "proactively made a new, landmark offer" six weeks ago.

TORONTO — B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks’ offensive line were named to the CFL's honour roll on Tuesday.