National Sports

TORONTO — Europe's victory over the U.S. in the Ryder Cup was a popular one with Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 60 per cent of Proline bettors correctly picked Europe to win the event.

Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words.

Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL's Heritage Classic later this month.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just like every player in the Blue Jays clubhouse, Alex Andreopoulos's uniform and cap are hung with care by the side of his locker before each game.

XI'AN, China — Canada sits at 2-1 at the men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament after dropping a narrow decision to top-ranked Poland on Tuesday.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.

MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Gausman sat with a despondent look at his locker Tuesday night, ice packs strapped to his shoulder and knee, sipping a can of light beer as he gently stretched his fingers. The starter's missed opportunity had started to sink in.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

Veteran Phil Berna will lead the Canadian rugby sevens men next month at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Canada lost 6-1 to the United States in the International Para Hockey Cup on Tuesday. Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont.