National Sports

LONDON — Prosecutors charged a former senior police commander with manslaughter Wednesday in the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster that left 96 people dead — long-awaited vindication for the families of the victims after authorities spent years blam

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders' home-opener Thursday against the Ottawa Redblacks just feels like continuation of their tie to start the season last week.

MONTREAL — Cornerback Jonathan Mincy will probably see a lot of Adarius Bowman when the Montreal Alouettes visit Edmonton on Friday, but he won't complain if he gets a down or two against Eskimos newcomer D'haquille (Duke) Williams.

It was like Marcus Ball never left. After a three-year absence, the veteran linebacker made a triumphant return to Toronto last week.

TORONTO — A man who threw a beer can onto the field during a dramatic Blue Jays playoff game last fall was given a conditional discharge Wednesday, after his lawyer argued the public humiliation he suffered since being charged in the incident should

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have promoted Bobby Webster to general manager following the departure of Jeff Weltman to the Magic last month. Webster moves into the job after working as the team's vice-president of basketball strategy since 2016.

TORONTO — Luis Contreras has been here before. The Mexican-born jockey will lead early 3-1 favourite Holy Helena into the $1-million Queen's Plate on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack.

TORONTO — Michael Saunders is back in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that the Victoria-born outfielder has signed a minor-league deal and will report to triple-A Buffalo.

TORONTO — Woodbine Racetrack is adding a second grass course. Jim Lawson, Woodbine's chief executive officer, made the announcement Wednesday during the draw for the $1-million Queen's Plate.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Mike Condon to a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value of US$2.4 million per season.