National Sports

MAYNOOTH, Ireland — Canada is tied for 12th after the opening round of the world amateur men's team golf championships. Garrett Rank of Elmira, Ont., Joey Savoie of La Prairie, Que., and Hugo Bernard of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.

Ottawa Fury FC, which many had expected to make a move to the new Canadian Premier League next year, has opted to remain in the United Soccer League next season. "We're happy with the USL. We've confirmed to the USL that we'll be back next year.

SURGUT, Russia — Canada is 2-0 at the FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup after an 11-4 win over New Zealand on Wednesday. Emma Wright of Lindsay, Ont., and Elyse Lemay-Lavoie of Montreal led the way with three goals apiece.

REGINA — A former player with the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders has pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm. A trial for Justin Cox was to begin this morning, but he instead entered the guilty plea.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have swept the CFL's top performers of the week awards. Receiver Brandon Banks, quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and receiver Luke Tasker finished first, second and third, respectively, for Week 12.

Robin Brudner was hired by the Canadian Olympic Committee two years ago to drive change in its corporate culture. The 55-year-old from Toronto will now lead the organization on an interim basis as chief executive officer.

WINNIPEG — Alvin "Ab" Brian McDonald, the first captain in Winnipeg Jets history, has died. He was 82.

TORONTO — Canada's Cam Levins will make his marathon debut at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon next month. The 29-year-old from Black Creek, B.C.

NEW YORK — The next book to take on President Donald Trump isn't focused on Russia or tax policy. It's about his golf game. Hachette Books announced Wednesday that Rick Reilly's "Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump" will come out next May.

CALGARY — Calgarians are about to get a close look at what hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games would entail.