National Sports

SYDNEY, N.S. — With several simmering issues steadily moving to the front burner, the Canadian curling scene appears headed for a crossroads at the elite level. Pick the subject. Residency. Merchandise. Sponsorship. Championship setups.

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry's intention was to do his two year's time in Toronto then hightail it to another NBA team. And so he barely spoke to DeMar DeRozan during those two years. Lowry was unhappy with the Raptors.

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Canada's Roger Sloan was one shot back of the lead after a windy second round at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. The 31-year-old from Merritt, B.C., shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to put him at 7 under for the tournament.

Matt Duchene needed more time to make the biggest decision of his career. The Ottawa Senators weren't able to wait any longer.

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid two games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy.

TORONTO — Former Portugal under-21 midfielder Stephen Eustaquio has committed to play for Canada. "I have big dreams when it comes to playing for Canada," the defensive midfielder said in a Canadian Soccer Association video.

TORONTO — Despite suffering a humiliating 4-0 loss to Club Atletico Independiente de la Chorrera in Panama, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney says his side can rebound in the return leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round-of-16 game Tuesday at BMO Fiel

When Ryan Borucki steps on the mound for the Blue Jays' pre-season opener on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the beginning of his audition for Toronto's fifth rotation spot. He knows it. And he's fine with it.

Misbehaving owners of sports teams have drawn headlines pretty much since sports have been around.

LIVERPOOL, N.S. — Canada's Selena Sturmay has advanced to the semifinals at the world junior curling championships.