National Sports

WINNIPEG — One of the world's top women's curling teams is splitting up.

Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes are rejecting mediation, and "stand resolute" in their request for the resignations of two of their national sport organization's executives.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — A small crowd gathered as Kevin Gausman began his first official bullpen session as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Antony Auclair is staying put. A source said Monday the Canadian-born tight end has signed a one-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.

Toronto FC says fullback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, who was forced to leave Saturday's 2-1 loss in Columbus with an apparent leg injury, has been cleared to train as normal this week.

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been suspended two games without pay for cross-checking Buffalo Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin on Sunday.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo is dismissive of the idea that Canada's COVID-19 regulations will give his club an advantage this season.

He's yet to win the Mohawk Million but Brad Grant has certainly had the Midas touch in the race for two-year-old trotters.

NEW YORK — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom and New York Islanders left-winger Anders Lee were named the NHL's threes stars of the week Monday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American kicker Sergio Castillo to a two-year contract Monday. Castillo joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers late last season and helped the club capture a second straight Grey Cup title.