National Sports

REGINA — Grey Cup week in Regina kicked into high gear with Tuesday's arrival of the CFL championship combatants.

Canada's Megan Pakulis has been named to the women's team of the tournament at the Rugby League World Cup.

TORONTO — Outfielders Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer were designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Tapia hit .265 with seven homers and 52 RBIs in 128 games for the Blue Jays last season.

Cleveland's Terry Francona and New York's Buck Showalter were voted Managers of the Year on Tuesday night, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.

TORONTO — The past few months have seen an outpouring of Canadian athletes decrying the maltreatment and abuse experienced in their sports.

TURIN, Italy — Felix Auger-Aliassime's dream of defeating his tennis idol came true on Tuesday.

Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito has announced his retirement from professional soccer.

SURREY, B.C. — Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke believes he has what it takes to play in the NFL. Now he's heading south to see if there's a team that agrees. Days after his season with the B.C.

SAO PAULO — Canada's national women's soccer team lost in disappointing fashion on Tuesday, but manager Bev Priestman saw a lot of positives in her team's performance.

Bob Nicholson is proud of much of what he accomplished during his time leading Hockey Canada. He pushed to improve on-ice safety and grow the national sports organization's financial might. Its former president and CEO also has regrets.