National Sports

PARIS — Canada's Peter Polansky defeated Norbert Gombos of Slovakia in first-round qualifying play Tuesday at the French Open. Polansky, the No. 14 seed from Thornhill, Ont., needed two hours 10 minutes to complete the 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory.

REGINA — Just hours after enduring a 54-save losing effort at the Memorial Cup, Swift Current Broncos goaltender Stuart Skinner told his coach that was looking for more punishment.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are enjoying the novelty of a new training camp and trying not to dwell on the inevitable pre-season grind.

Jared Kerr's long jump career began as a friendly bet between four friends. They called themselves the "Amigos," all either sprinters or hurdlers in their Grade 12 year at St. Edmund Campion high school in Brampton, Ont.

HAMILTON — A small step forward for Johnny Football. Johnny Manziel took his first team reps at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' training camp Tuesday.

HAMILTON — Offensive lineman Darius Ciraco wasted little time joining his new Hamilton Tiger-Cats teammates Tuesday. Ciraco participated in the CFL club's training camp session at Ron Joyce Stadium shortly after signing a contract with Hamilton.

TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan has fans worried about his mental health once again. The Toronto Raptors star, who features in the NBA's mental health PSA, posted on his Instagram story "Dark days, darker nights . . ." early Tuesday morning.

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine will look like a new man by the weekend.

MONTREAL — Goaltender Antti Niemi was seeking stability more than money when he agreed to a one-year, US$950,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

SAN FRANCISCO — Social media is finding little to like about the likeness on a plaque honouring retired soccer champion Brandi Chastain. The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in San Francisco unveiled the plaque on Monday night.