National Sports

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive end Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund to a one-year extension Tuesday. The move keeps Adeyemi-Berglund with the CFL club through the 2026 season.

BUDAPEST — Summer McIntosh's sensational swimming season is ending with a bang.

Toronto FC has left designated player Lorenzo Insigne unprotected in the MLS expansion draft, knowing the Italian star's big-ticket salary will likely deter expansion San Diego FC.

It's a cause near and dear to Amen Ogbongbemiga and his family. When the Chicago Bears linebacker had an opportunity to participate in the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, he took it to promote the Walnut Foundation, a Brampton, Ont.

TORONTO — The CFL suspended defensive lineman Sione Teuhema of the B.C. Lions for two games Tuesday after he tested positive for a banned substance. In a statement, the CFL said Teuhema tested positive for amphetamine, a stimulant.

VANCOUVER — All-star Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko will make his first start of the season Tuesday. Head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed after morning skate that Demko will be in net when the Canucks host the St. Louis Blues.

CALGARY — Chloe Primerano will lead Canada into the women's world under-18 hockey championship. The 17-year-old defender from North Vancouver, B.C., was among 24 players announced Tuesday by Hockey Canada for the Jan.

TORONTO — Swimmer Summer McIntosh has won the Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year after a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

LIVERPOOL, N.S. — The field for the Olympic mixed doubles curling trials includes a who's who of Canadian curling. The 16 teams announced Tuesday compete Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 4, 2025, in Liverpool, N.S.

TORONTO — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in "positive economic output" for Canada as a host nation, according to a FIFA economic impact assessment.