National Sports

CALGARY — Cavalry FC will be Calgary's team in the Canadian Premier League next year. Cavalry will play out of the Spruce Meadows equestrian complex known for its annual international show jumping competitions.

TORONTO — Canada soccer coach John Herdman will get a firsthand look at the future of the men's program later this month when he and assistant coach Mauro Biello take charge of a young Canadian side at the Festival International Espoirs in France.

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — A trademark dispute over #HumboldtStrong and other slogans related to the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April is being resolved.

LAS VEGAS — Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice doesn't have to worry about the confidence of his goaltender.

ROME — Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal methodically wore down Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Italian Open's last eight and gain revenge over the Canadian teenager.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday that slotback Nik Lewis has retired after 14 CFL seasons.

TORONTO — Champion Adonis Stevenson wore a crown and grinned as he roamed the dais microphone in hand, promising a knockout.

COPENHAGEN — Canada will compete for a medal at the world hockey championship for the fourth straight year thanks to another clutch goal from Ryan O'Reilly.

MONTREAL — When the Montreal Impact debuted 25 years ago, no one was sure what to make of the club or the American Professional Soccer League they were playing in.

REGINA — The Regina Pats don't have to look far back to find inspiration as they enter the 100th Memorial Cup.