National Sports

TORONTO — Matthew Knies is staying in Toronto. Knies has signed a six-year extension worth US$46.5 million with the Maple Leafs, according to several media reports.

CHICAGO — Xander Ketrzynski's 21 points helped Canada beat China in three straight sets on Sunday in both teams’ final match of Volleyball Nations League's second men’s week. The Canadians won the sets 23-25, 20-25, 23-25.

BOSTON (AP) — Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Padraig Harrington came out on top of a major championship that felt more like match play, closing his round Sunday with seven straight pars at the U.S. Senior Open to top Stewart Cink by one shot.

OTTAWA — Veteran forward Claude Giroux has signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators. The contract carries a base salary of US$2 million for next season with bonuses that could reach a maximum value of $4.75 million.

SAIDIA — Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk earned the silver medal at the World Triathlon Cup in Saidia, Morocco, on Sunday.

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — In the week when the “F1” movie hit theaters, Formula 1 delivered some real-life cinematic moments of its own.

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.

ULAANBAATAR — Paige Crozon had 13 points and five rebounds as Canada beat Poland 21-9 on Sunday in the third-place game at the FIBA 3x3 women's World Cup. Saicha Grant-Allen scored five and pulled down five boards for Canada.

BOSTON — Right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' 15-day injured list.