National Sports

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A centuries-old rowing race in the heart of St. John's, N.L., is introducing a new category this year that doesn't separate athletes by gender. The 207th running of the Royal St.

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major health-related hit for the Spurs this season.

TORONTO — Canada's Rachel Homan and Scotland's Bruce Mouat will clash in curling's battle of the sexes in Toronto.

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday.

DOHA — Calgary Muay Thai fighter Jake (the One) Peacock stopped Japanese bantamweight Shinji Suzuki in the third round Thursday at One 171: Qatar to record his second win in as many One Championship outings.

DOHA — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the Qatar Open tennis tournament after Russia's Daniil Medvedev retired from their quarterfinal with an illness.

Defending champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada were one point ahead of world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States after Thursday's rhythm dance at the figure skating Four Continents.

Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will kick off the Northern Super League with a bang — with opening games at B.C. Place Stadium and BMO Field, respectively.

Deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC after last season, Brandon Servania will be waiting when TFC opens the Major League Soccer regular season Saturday at D.C. United. The 25-year-old midfielder, who signed with D.C. on Feb.

VANCOUVER — The roar of the costume-clad crowd at B.C. Place Stadium is still special for Charity Williams.