National Sports

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson is expected to miss eight weeks due to an abdominal muscle strain, according to the team. The announcement came following the results of an MRI Matheson underwent on Wednesday.

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Kevin Bieksa will sign a one-day contract with the Vancouver Canucks to mark his retirement from the NHL on Nov. 3, the team announced on Thursday.

A former Supreme Court justice recommended wholesale change at Hockey Canada a day before the embattled sports organization's CEO and board resigned on Tuesday.

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Canada's Dylan Bibic won the men's scratch race at the world track cycling championship Thursday. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.

FLORENCE, Italy — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the quarterfinals at the Firenze Open after topping Germany's Oscar Otte 6-4, 6(2)-7, 6-2 in the round of 16.

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox plans to avoid coverage of Qatar’s controversial treatment of migrant workers during World Cup broadcasts, much as it didn’t address criticism of Russia’s government during the 2018 tournament .

Karate Quebec says plans for its Quebec Cup were postponed Thursday due to "confusion in the interpretation and application of the Criminal Code" that makes karate competitions illegal without a provincial decree.

Jean-Michel Menard settled for silver in his lone previous appearance at a world curling championship. The 2006 Brier champion is hoping to earn gold in his long-awaited return. The 46-year-old from Gatineau, Que.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks would love nothing more than to carry the momentum from their recent victory over the Montreal Alouettes into a rematch.

CALGARY — Playoff intrigue permeates Friday's game between the Calgary Stampeders and visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. With three games remaining in the CFL's regular season, the Stampeders and B.C.