National Sports

Ray Barkwill always wanted to play rugby for Canada, marking it down as a goal in his high school yearbook. But the hard-nosed hooker from Niagara Falls, Ont., had to wait until he was 32 to win his first cap.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added new infielder Alen Hanson and outfielder Socrates Brito to the major-league roster.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack have acquired French international fullback Hakim Miloudi from Hull FC, initially on a loan deal but with a view to a permanent move. Miloudi, who will wear No.

Watching the NBA playoffs, Alexander Hinton had the same frustration a lot of fans do: the coach of his favourite team was keeping big-name players on the floor and unheralded bench players with a hot hand weren't getting a chance.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After Ryan Miller wrapped up his 378th career victory and skated off to an ovation from the Honda Center crowd, the veteran goalie seemed hopeful about the future for himself and the Anaheim Ducks.

Wednesday's Games NHL Ottawa 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 Chicago 4 St.

Wednesday's Games NHL Ottawa 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 Chicago 4 St.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Canada's Kevin Koe was not expecting to run the table at the world men's curling championship like he did at the Tim Hortons Brier.

NEW YORK — The Ottawa Senators took advantage of their chances on special teams against the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Senators earned a 4-1 win against the Rangers.

NEW YORK — Fighting desperately to get back in the game, the Brooklyn Nets kept going smaller and smaller until they essentially had four perimeter players on the floor. Good luck stopping Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka with that.