National Sports

For mixed doubles curlers in Canada, the next Olympic Games are coming fast.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to a three-year entry-level contract. The average annual value of the deal is US$950,000. Calgary acquired Brzustewicz from Vancouver on Jan.

An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season.

The Indianapolis Colts are proposing a rule change that would allow coaches to challenge any penalty call for the first time.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaromir Jagr is missing. Well, the bobbleheads of the former NHL star are anyway. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that a shipment carrying bobbleheads of the franchise icon was stolen after arriving in California.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani , Jacob deGrom and Walker Buehler found out Tommy John surgery is no longer a rarity but now routine.

CHICAGO (AP) — There is no one like Shohei Ohtani in the major leagues. Just last year, the two-way star took the mound and reached 103.5 mph during spring training with the Los Angeles Angels.

VANCOUVER — With the NHL playoffs looming, the Vancouver Canucks are finding they still have lessons to learn. On the chalkboard Wednesday night was the importance of closing out a game.

EDMONTON — There were no shortage of storylines for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Zach Hyman had a natural hat trick as the Oilers won their second game in a row, rolling to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.