National Sports

Former professional baseball player Chris Leroux will be the next star of the Bachelor Canada. Leroux was announced as the subject of the popular dating reality TV show on Thursday night.

TORONTO — It hasn't taken Bear Woods long to feel at home with the Toronto Argonauts. Woods joined his new team Thursday and immediately felt at ease given the Argos boast several former Montreal Alouettes on their roster.

OTTAWA — Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Kent Austin didn't worry about wins or losses on Thursday night, which was a good thing.

TORONTO — Ben Moronchuk scored 36 points with five rebounds and three assists as Canada downed Italy 66-35 on Thursday at the under-23 men's world wheelchair basketball championship.

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Jozy Altidore was paired with Clint Dempsey at forward as the American resumed World Cup qualifying on Thursday night against Trinidad and Tobago.

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Preferred lies and ideal conditions left Whistle Bear Golf Club in a prone position for Thursday's opening round at the Manulife LPGA Classic. Canadians Alena Sharp and Brittany Marchand took full advantage.

Shane O'Leary and Andrew Coe will make their test debuts Saturday when Canada hosts Georgia in Calgary to kick off its June rugby international series. Both will start in the backline with O'Leary at fly half and Coe at fullback.

TORONTO — Holy Helena heads the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday, the 62nd edition of the race at Woodbine Racetrack.

CALGARY — A study suggests domestic violence calls in Calgary spike around the end of the Calgary Stampede and some high-stakes football games.

ROME — Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse blew past the field to post a dominating win in the 200 metres Thursday at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meet. At 20.