National Sports

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s career-long point-per-game consistency has broken an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays put out an aggressive but unorthodox lineup for their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, and they'll likely stick with it to start the season. Shortstop Bo Bichette, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

TORONTO — Cedric Mullins had two home runs and singled in another run for a total of five RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday in Major League Baseball's opening day. Tyler O'Neill of Burnaby, B.C.

The Grand Slam of Curling will make a stop south of the border next season. It's the first step in a plan to go global. The Curling Group, which organizes the series, said Thursday that Lake Tahoe, Nev.

BOSTON (AP) — American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin sheepishly grinned when his closest rival, Japanese star Yuma Kagiyama, said what seems to be on everyone's minds these days: “I'm starting to think he's invincible.

The war of words over Alphonso Davies' knee injury cooled somewhat Thursday with a conciliatory communique from the Canada captain's agent.

There's labour harmony through the 2029 season and a search continues for a new CFL commissioner, but David Mackie hasn't had the luxury of time to settle into his new role as the CFL Players' Association's executive director. Mackie was hired Feb.

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers knows he’s on the verge of a career-high season for points, but a big celebration isn’t around the corner.

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia may have new responsibilities with the Montreal Alouettes, but that doesn’t mean we’ll see less of him on the field.

TORONTO — Some Blue Jays fans booed the United States' national anthem at Toronto's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.