National Sports

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American receiver Xavier Ubosi on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 215-pound Ubosi originally signed with Saskatchewan in December 2019.

AUSTIN, Texas — A goal by Canadian Tyler Pasher, a former Toronto FC academy member, proved to be the difference Wednesday as Toronto lost 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo in MLS pre-season play. The game was played in windy conditions at St.

Chalk up another honour for Jessie Fleming. In the absence of Christine Sinclair, the 23-year-old midfielder from London, Ont., will captain Canada against host England on Thursday at the Arnold Clark Cup.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 220-pound Williams-Lambert spent the last three seasons with Saskatchewan.

CALGARY — Former Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, who announced his retirement Jan. 31, is staying with the Canadian Premier League club as assistant coach and community relations manager. The 37-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.

OTTAWA — Defending champion Brendan Bottcher's Team Canada rink and Brad Gushue's Wild Card Olympic squad highlight the 18-team field at the 2022 Brier in Lethbridge, Alta.

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — The 2022 Mohawk Million is a go. Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday all available slots for the race for two-year-old trotters have been sold. The third Mohawk Million will be run Sept. 24 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. Toronto (0-2-0) visit NOLA Gold on Saturday in Major League Rugby play.

TORONTO — The 2022 Memorial Cup will begin June 20 in Saint John, N.B., the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday. The tournament will open with the host Saint John Sea Dogs facing off against the Ontario Hockey League champion.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed American goalkeeper Logan Ketterer to a one-year deal Wednesday. The Major League Soccer club said the agreement also includes option years in 2023 and 2024.