National Sports

REGINA — Andrew Harris is a rookie once again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired the league's all-time leading Canadian rusher as their running backs coach Monday.

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for three games for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland.

Tom McVie, who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89. McVie, also a longtime member of the Boston Bruins organization, died Sunday at his home in Vancouver, Wash.

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy.

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says he's open to making a trade — as long as the deal makes sense for the team. His remarks come as reports continue to swirl about the future of star Canucks centre J.T. Miller.

TORONTO — After missing out on many of their top free-agent targets in recent weeks, the Toronto Blue Jays have finally made a splash by landing slugger Anthony Santander. The two sides have agreed to a five-year, US$92.

York United FC has acquired Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC, signing the 25-year-old Canadian midfielder to a two-year contract with a club option for another year.

Roman Sadovsky captured his second national title with a strong performance at last weekend's Canadian figure skating championships. He'll have to deliver again to represent Canada at the world championships.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, Nashville Predators left-wing Filip Forsberg and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran has signed a contract extension through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season.