National Sports

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert as an associate coach on Craig Berube's staff. The 59-year-old Lambert posted a 61-46-20 record as Islanders head coach.

Having survived a fight in a Thai prison, there isn't much that fazes Canadian kickboxer Denis (The Bosnian Menace) Puric. The 39-year-old Puric, now fighting under the One Championship banner, has seen it all.

The NBA's deputy commissioner and chief operating officer says the league wants a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States.

Bo Levi Mitchell is finally returning to Calgary to face the Stampeders. The veteran quarterback is scheduled to start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night when they visit the Stampeders in the CFL opener for both teams.

EDMONTON — Corey Perry won his first Stanley Cup in his second NHL season while with the Anaheim Ducks. Seventeen years later, he’s still looking for ring No. 2. It’s not for lack of trying.

TORONTO — The start of the regular season couldn't come at a better time for the CFL. The 2024 campaign kicks off Thursday night in Winnipeg with the Blue Bombers hosting the Montreal Alouettes in a Grey Cup rematch.

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff reached the French Open semifinals in doubles on Wednesday, a day after getting that far in singles. Gauff, the reigning U.S.

TORONTO — Labatt Breweries of Canada and the National Hockey League have announced a deal that will see Budweiser become an official beer of the NHL in Canada. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not immediately available.

MILAN (AP) — Antonio Conte was confirmed as the new Napoli coach on Wednesday, making him the team’s fifth manager in little more than a year for the deposed Serie A champion.

EDMONTON — The Vancouver Bandits put an end to the Edmonton Stingers' perfect record on Tuesday, outscoring the hosts 26-19 in the final quarter to post a 93-90 Canadian Elite Basketball League victory.