National Sports

XI'AN, China — Canada sits at 2-1 at the men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament after dropping a narrow decision to top-ranked Poland on Tuesday.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.

MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Gausman sat with a despondent look at his locker Tuesday night, ice packs strapped to his shoulder and knee, sipping a can of light beer as he gently stretched his fingers. The starter's missed opportunity had started to sink in.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

Veteran Phil Berna will lead the Canadian rugby sevens men next month at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Canada lost 6-1 to the United States in the International Para Hockey Cup on Tuesday. Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Canadian international defender Kamal Miller has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami CF through the 2026 MLS season, with an option for 2027.

BURNABY, B.C. — The Toronto Raptors message of unity and "team basketball" has at least one follower looking to make sure it's followed through on.

CALGARY — A quarter century after blowing the whistle, Allison Forsyth feels heard. Alpine Canada has settled a lawsuit with the former national team skier via the sport body's insurer.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearly masters of their destiny, but they will need a helping hand from rivals to clinch a playoff spot. Vancouver (11-10-10) faces Western Conference winners St. Louis City S.C.