National Sports

The return of elite domestic curling competition after a nearly 12-month absence saw a significant drop in Canadian viewership compared to last year, according to Numeris data.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes re-signed American defensive back Ryan Carter on Tuesday. The five-foot-nine, 189-pound Carter appeared in 14 games in 2019 with Montreal before becoming a free agent earlier this month.

TORONTO — Canada has named its 50-man provisional roster for CONCACAF Olympic qualifying next month, with 21 of the players coming from the three Canadian MLS clubs.

MONTREAL — Ten Canadian short-track speed skaters will compete for the first time this season at the world championship next month.

TORONTO — OverActive Media has released details of its plan for a new entertainment venue at Exhibition Place.

Shailene Woodley confirmed that she’s engaged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The actor discussed her relationship with Rodgers on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday, saying they got engaged “a while ago.

TORONTO — David Rittich's celebration at the final buzzer could be heard throughout an empty Scotiabank Arena.

CALGARY — Ontario's Rachel Homan and defending champion Kerri Einarson were unbeaten, while Quebec's rookie team injected intrigue into their pool at the Canadian women's curling championship Monday.

MONTREAL — Ville Heinola scored his second goal of the night 53 seconds into overtime, and the Manitoba Moose edged the Laval Rocket 3-2 on Monday in American Hockey League action.

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Timberwolves decided again to change coaches, president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas turned to one of the candidates he interviewed during the last search. The dossier on Chris Finch was still fresh.