National Sports

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are facing the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League's Western Conference final.

TORONTO — Count baseball superstar Joey Votto among those impressed by the bravery of Toronto police officer Ken Lam.

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — The Humboldt Broncos hockey club says a team will be ready to hit the ice in time for the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact will put the worst defence in Major League Soccer against the Philadelphia Union's league-worst attack when the teams meet Saturday afternoon at Saputo Stadium.

TORONTO — As injuries mount for Toronto FC, Canadian midfielder Jay Chapman is getting the opportunity to make his mark.

WINNIPEG — Darian Durant has called it a career. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback surprisingly announced his retirement Friday on his website. The 35-year-old was poised to report to Blue Bombers training camp on May 20.

The Toronto Wolfpack will be taking on history when they visit the Warrington Wolves in the sixth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup on Sunday. Founded in 1876, the Wolves have lifted the Cup eight times.

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TORONTO — J.A. Happ's first order of business after a lopsided loss to the Seattle Mariners was to just try and forget it all.

NASHVILLE — The Winnipeg Jets are heading to the Western Conference final. Paul Stastny had two goals and an assist as the Jets beat the Nashville Predators 5 - 1 on Thursday in Game 7 of their second-round matchup.