National Sports

Winnipeg defensive back T.J. Heath does well picking off passes, but doesn't expect Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray to add to his reputation when the Argonauts visit the Blue Bombers on Thursday.

HALIFAX — Sidney Crosby says he wasn't paying attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after suffering another concussion during this spring's NHL playoffs.

NEW YORK — Television viewership for the All-Star Game ticked up slightly from last year's record low. The American League's 2-1, 10-inning win at Miami on Tuesday got a 5.5 national rating, 11 share and average audience of 9.28 million on Fox.

HALIFAX — Hockey superstar Sidney Crosby has hinted he will mark is 30th birthday by once again parading the Stanley Cup around his hometown in Nova Scotia. Speaking to reporters at his annual youth hockey camp in Cole Harbour, N.S.

Montreal-based boxer Artur Beterbiev was refused a visa to fight in the United States, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled title-elimination match with German Enrico Koelling, promoter Yvon Michel announced Wednesday.

LONDON — In a Wimbledon rematch, Milos Raonic proved to be no match for Roger Federer.

SEATTLE — The Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds have named Matt O'Dette the team's new head coach. The 41-year-old from Toronto was promoted after three seasons as an assistant coach with the T-Birds.

CALGARY — Soaking up the rays or chilling in the shade? A University of Calgary study is looking into whether bucking bulls, arguably the most ill-tempered of rodeo animals at the Calgary Stampede, would be happier and perform better if they had a sh

LONDON — The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednesday.

TORONTO — DJ Kennington always comes prepared to drive, whether it's racing at 300 kilometres per hour at the Daytona 500 or clearing snow off Ontario's highways.