National Sports

NEW YORK — It took a long time and a lot of money, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Canada's Ben Silverman was tied for second after the morning wave during the first round of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. The native of Thornhill, Ont.

The CFL and CFL Players' Association will formally begin talks on a new collective bargaining agreement March 11-12 in Toronto.

SURREY, B.C. — Tears welled in Travis Lulay's eyes Thursday as he spoke about ending his CFL career. The veteran B.C.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott will miss at least four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.

San Antonio Commanders general manager Daryl Johnston says he's spoken to American Alliance of Football chairman Tom Dundon about Johnny Manziel, but not directly to the former CFL quarterback.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Randal Grichuk homered in his spring debut as the Toronto Blue Jays lost 11-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Jill Officer wore the Canada jersey as a fifth for defending champion Jennifer Jones at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts. She'll soon be sporting national colours again for Chelsea Carey's team at the world women's curling championship.

TORONTO — Forward Peter Abbandonato and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are closing in on history.

TORONTO — After blanking Chile 56-0 for its first win of the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada has reached the business end of the competition with games against Argentina XV and the U.S.