National Sports

York United FC has acquired Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC, signing the 25-year-old Canadian midfielder to a two-year contract with a club option for another year.

Roman Sadovsky captured his second national title with a strong performance at last weekend's Canadian figure skating championships. He'll have to deliver again to represent Canada at the world championships.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, Nashville Predators left-wing Filip Forsberg and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran has signed a contract extension through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season.

DTH van der Merwe, Canada's all-time leading try-scorer, can add Rugby Canada Hall of Famer to his resume. The stylish wing scored 38 tries in 61 appearances for Canada, played in four World Cups and captained his country five times.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dustin Crum to a one-year contract extension Monday. Crum was scheduled to become a CFL free agent next month.

MONTREAL — A group led by general manager Joel Anthony has purchased the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Montréal Alliance. The CEBL, which previously owned the team, announced the sale to Alli-Oop Investments on Monday.

MONTREAL — On one end of the Bell Centre ice Sunday night stood 38-year-old Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion making his 779th start in goal and in search of the 400th regular-season victory of his storied career.

MONTREAL (AP) — Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night.

Leylah Fernandez's run at the Australian Open came to a quick end Sunday as the Canadian and Ukraine partner Nadiia Kichenok lost their third-round women's doubles match in straight sets.