National Sports

TORONTO — Willie O'Ree simply wanted a chance to show what he could do. Years later and under vastly different circumstances, the same went for Martin St. Louis and Jayna Hefford.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' smooth start to the NBA season hit a bump Monday night. The New Orleans Pelicans downed Toronto 126-110, handing the Raptors only their second loss of the young campaign — and first at home.

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani was rewarded for a Ruthian season at the plate — and on the mound.

The National Hockey League announced a tentative $18.9 million settlement Monday with more than 300 retired players who sued the league and accused it of failing to protect them from head injuries or warning them of the risks involved with playing.

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was planning to talk with the league's board of governors on Tuesday to discuss some business matters. He'll be adding one new item to the agenda for discussion.

CALGARY — The Canadian Press asked the No Calgary Olympics and Yes Calgary 2026 organizations for five points in their arguments against and for the city bidding for the 2026 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games.

CALGARY — Scott Hutcheson carries a volunteer medal from the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary with him these days. His parents Bob and Jane relocated from Ontario for a month to donate their time at the Nakiska alpine ski venue during those games.

TORONTO — Dwane Casey woke up Monday morning thinking about the Toronto Raptors.

OSHAWA, Ont. — The hockey season can feel long if you're Hunter Jones's backup with the Peterborough Petes.

Just 26 years old, freestyle skiing sensation Mikael Kingsbury has already rewritten the moguls record book. He has no plans to slow down now that the new quadrennial is here.