National Sports

MONTREAL — Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot has announced he will be out for the rest of the CFL season. The Delta, B.C., native posted the news on his Instagram page Thursday. "To Be Continued.

Becoming a coach has always been in the cards for Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa. The four-time Olympian was named the assistant coach of player development for the Michigan Wolverines NCAA women's basketball team on Tuesday.

MANCHESTER — Canada's top male tennis players have defeated Finland 3-0 in the group stage of the Davis Cup Final. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Eero Vasa 7-6 (2), 6-2 in Tuesday's first singles match.

VANCOUVER — Jesse Marsch issued Canada's men's soccer squad a challenge — get physical. The edict came after the Canadians surprised many at this summer's Copa America tournament, making it through to the semifinals.

Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Righty Yerry Rodríguez was also designated for assignment.

BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens made room for their young defensive talent this summer by moving two established players.

LAS VEGAS — Victor Hedman has had some time to digest a seismic summer for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Michael Woods thought Father Time had finally come calling. Instead, he’s winning Grand Tour stages — and hungry for a big result at home.

The French league's legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages that he claims he's entitled to, the league said Thursday.

Canada's rugby test against Tonga on Saturday in Tokyo comes with a modest prize — fifth place at the six-team Pacific Nations Cup. But next year, such a game could mean World Cup qualification.