National Sports

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Kyle Dubas avoided a knee-jerk reaction following one of the most embarrassing defeats in Toronto Maple Leafs' history. Although it's a small sample size, his players have started to reward their general manager's patience.

VANCOUVER — The slumping Vancouver Canucks could be without several key players as they look to end a three-game losing streak while battling for a playoff spot.

TORONTO — The T.J. Jones situation remains unresolved. The CFL and CFL Players' Association are at odds regarding the free-agent deal the receiver signed last month with the Toronto Argonauts.

Mark Casse wants the drug Clenbuterol out of horse racing. Casse, who's been named Canada's top thoroughbred trainer an unprecedented 11 times, called for the drug's use to be stopped in an op/ed piece Monday in the Thoroughbred Daily News.

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin says that he will keep Claude Julien as head coach for next season.

The future of Canadian women's figure skating wasn't in the senior field at the Canadian championships in January.

Edmonton Oilers winger James Neal is expected to return from a foot injury on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. The native of Whitby, Ont., hasn't played since Jan. 29.

OTTAWA — Canada's best university basketball players won't just be playing for pride and glory in their championship tournament in Ottawa this weekend. Organizers say they are playing a part in history.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Elizabeth Giguere of Quebec City and Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., were among the three finalists announced Tuesday for the top individual award in NCAA Division 1 women's hockey.

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney had options when he surveyed his roster for someone to step in as captain for the injured Michael Bradley. Canada's Jonathan Osorio has captained both club and country. Omar Gonzalez has won more than 50 caps for the U.S.