National Sports

Stephen Ames has never felt better physically or mentally, and his ball striking might be the best it's ever been. In other words, it's the perfect time to return to Calgary.

Hockey Canada's release of an inclusion report highlights the organization's desire to show accountability for how it operates, its first vice-president of diversity and inclusion says.

Toronto Arrows forward Mitch Eadie has been selected to start for the famed Barbarians against Samoa in Brive, France, on Friday. The match serves as a Rugby World Cup warm-up for the 12th-ranked Pacific Islanders, who will face No. 6 England, No.

TORONTO — Oaks winner Elysian Field and Plate Trial champion Paramount Prince will highlight the 17-horse field for the $1-million King's Plate.

Damian Warner is returning to the world championship stage with a point to prove.

HAMILTON — It's been a long road back for Dylan Wynn. The veteran defensive lineman has been sidelined since Sept. 17 with a knee injury.

TORONTO — Some seven weeks into his tenure as Toronto FC general manager, Jason Hernandez's to-do list remains extensive. A win would be nice. So would a goal. A permanent head coach is needed.

CALGARY — Shaquille Richardson is back for a second stint with the Calgary Stampeders. The CFL club announced Wednesday that it has signed the veteran defensive back.

Denis Shapovalov is pulling out of the U.S. Open. The tennis star from Richmond Hill, Ont., made the announcement on social media Wednesday.

Tre Ford is returning to the scene of his first win as a CFL starting quarterback.