National Sports

ZAGREB, Croatia — Canadian Keegan Messing is the leader after the men's short program at figure skating's Zagreb Golden Spin. Skating to "Never Tear Us Apart," the 29-year-old scored 90.26 points.

The Canadian rowing team will have a new coach at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

HAMILTON — Zach Collaros is on a roll. The veteran quarterback is 15-2 since becoming Winnipeg's starter in 2019.

Curling free agent Darren Moulding has had "some discussions" about potential plans for this season since his departure from Team Bottcher and said he'll take some time before making a decision.

CALGARY — Like several of his Canadian teammates, Laurent Dubreuil has set his sights on winning World Cup long-track speedskating medals in Calgary this weekend. The 29-year-old from Levis, Que.

HAMILTON — While the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are staying at a local hotel, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are tucked into their own beds — if so desired.

Mike Commito found himself deep in a writing rut. He had agreed to publish and expand his PhD thesis on the history of black bear hunting in Ontario.

TORONTO — Veteran coach Francois Ratier is joining the Toronto Arrows as a consultant effective Jan. 2. Ratier led the Canadian women's team to the final of the 2014 Rugby World Cup, where it lost 21-9 to England.

Veteran NHL executive Jim Rutherford is the new president of the Vancouver Canucks, team chairman Francesco Aquilini calling it time for "a new vision and a new leader.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman was criminally charged Thursday for telling her daughter to “hit her” before the girl punched an opposing player in the head during a basketball game.