National Sports

LONDON (AP) — Prince William expressed hope Tuesday that more soccer players will have the confidence to be open about their sexuality after Jake Daniels became the first active player in the English men's professional game to announce he is gay.

Canada's office for reporting abuse and harassment in sport will begin operations on June 20.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released veteran Canadian receiver Tevaun Smith on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Toronto native spent the last two seasons with Edmonton after time in the NFL with Indianapolis, Oakland, and Jacksonville (2016-18).

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames centre Elias Lindholm is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The annual honour is presented to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

TORONTO — Santiago Espinal has been putting up impressive numbers all May for the Toronto Blue Jays, including a 10-game hit streak. But does he know it? Vaguely. "No, no, no, not really.

Here are five things to know as we head into Tuesday's post-season action: BATTLE OF FLORIDA The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the Presidents' Trophy-winning Florida Panthers are meeting in the playoffs for the secon

There are multiple reports that an SUV belonging to Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner has been stolen in a carjacking in the city’s west end.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Thunderbirds dug a deep hole in their Western Hockey League playoff series by dropping three of the first four games against the Portland Winterhawks.

TORONTO — Bo Bichette believes the Blue Jays' offensive outburst on Monday will help Toronto's hitting get back on track. But to do that, he and his teammates have to stick with their process.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Charlottetown Islanders showed no mercy in sweeping the Moncton Wildcats in the opening round of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs.