National Sports

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have promoted Jeremy O'Day to GM and vice-president of football operations. The Riders made the move Friday prior to president/CEO Craig Reynolds's news conference.

TORONTO — On a night when he wasn't even meant to play, Raptors all-star Kyle Lowry added to his legacy. Lowry, 32, has been at or near the top of the assists chart all season.

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden won't be hitting the CFL free-agent market. The Calgary Stampeders re-signed the all-star receiver to a two-year deal Friday. Jorden was eligible to become a free agent next month.

INNSBRUCK, Austria — Martins Dukurs of Latvia was the men's winner and Janine Flock of Austria was the women's winner in World Cup skeleton racing on Friday. It was the first win of the season for both.

CAMBRIDGE, New Zealand — Georgia Simmerling helped Canada capture a silver medal in a World Cup women's team pursuit as she returned to track cycling after a serious injury.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired 2018 Canadian youth international player of the year Derek Cornelius. The MLS club made a deal with Serbia's FK Javor Ivanjica to land the 21-year-old centre back from Ajax, Ont., on Friday.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released American Ian Wild on Friday. Wild spent six seasons with Winnipeg.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed Canadian running back/receiver Sean Thomas Erlington to a two-year contract Friday. Thomas Erlington, 26, has appeared in 28 regular-season games in two seasons with Hamilton.

Marcus Stroman found a way to show his appreciation for Toronto when he met with a Canadian tattoo artist earlier this month.

LAS VEGAS — Team North America has some serious ground to make up after only one day of play at the Continental Cup.