National Sports

CALGARY — The restaurant Bo Levi Mitchell used to frequent has been claimed by tropical storm Harvey. Floodwaters have threatened to breach the sandbags around his family's home in Katy, Texas.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Scott Moir used to be able to blend in during wing night at your typical Ilderton, Ont., establishment.

NEW YORK — The NHL and the NHL Players' Association are making a joint donation of US$200,000 to aid relief efforts in the Houston area as tropical storm Harvey has caused intense flooding and damage.

Mike Reilly and the Edmonton Eskimos face a very stiff challenge getting back into the win column. After reeling off seven straight wins, Edmonton (7-2) has dropped two straight.

TORONTO — Nebraska offensive lineman David Knevel opens the season as the CFL Scouting Bureau's top-ranked prospect for the league's 2018 draft. The six-foot-nine, 315-pound native of Brampton, Ont.

MONTREAL — Three-time Olympic gold medallist Charles Hamelin will lead a veteran Canadian short-track speedskating team to the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The native of Sainte-Julie, Que.

No matter how uncertain the future seemed in Phoenix, Shane Doan remained committed to the Coyotes. That's just the kind of guy he is, according to the club's formal general manager.

TORONTO — Canada has dropped to an all-time low in the World Rugby rankings at No. 24. New Zealand tops the table followed by England, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. The Canadian men are sandwiched between Germany and Portugal.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have worked out Johnny Manziel but aren't close to signing the former Heisman Trophy winner.

TORONTO — While the Toronto Wolfpack remain on track for promotion, there have been more than a few bumps along the way for the fledgling rugby league team.