National Sports

MONTREAL — Lane Hutson's instant impact with the Montreal Canadiens this season didn’t surprise defenceman Kaiden Guhle — he expected it.

SURREY — Buck Pierce has been to plenty of training camps. This spring will be different. After decades as a player and on CFL sidelines, Pierce is preparing for his first season as head coach of the B.C. Lions.

A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt "numb and on autopilot" going through sexual acts with a group of men she didn't know in a hotel room seven years ago.

CALEDON — It's not going to be an easy feat for Scotland's Robert MacIntyre to repeat as RBC Canadian Open champion, but he's game to try.

The Baltimore Ravens are describing it as a football decision, and it came before the NFL completed its investigation into Justin Tucker. Whatever the underlying reasons, the team is moving on from its star kicker.

TORONTO — MLSE president and chief executive officer Keith Pelley has responded to fan frustration over Toronto FC's continued poor performances, acknowledging "there is obviously much more to do" in the MLS club's rebuild.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say their official account on the X social media platform was compromised on Monday.

WINNIPEG — The Jets and Blues likely woke up Monday with aching muscles and bruised bodies after an opening-round NHL playoff series filled with punishing hits.

OWINGS MILLS, Md.

FC Laval has had the date circled on its calendar for months now. On Tuesday, the semi-pro Ligue1 Quebec champion visits York United FC of the Canadian Premier League in preliminary-round play in the Telus Canadian Championship.