National Sports

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have re-signed centre Cole Schwindt to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The deal carries an average annual value of $800,000 at the NHL level. Schwindt, from Kitchener, Ont.

TORONTO — In buying out Bell's ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers Communication is going all-in. Rogers announced Wednesday it is purchasing Bell's 37.5 per cent share of MLSE for C$4.

Dru Brown and the Ottawa Redblacks will give it another try. For a second straight week, the Redblacks (8-4-1) will attempt to clinch an East Division playoff spot with a victory.

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve this season because of chronic back problems.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' Canadian Futures Showcase has become a destination for young baseball prospects and scouts alike.

TORONTO — Mitch Marner walked up a few steps onto a small stage before taking his seat at the microphone.

TORONTO — While Toronto FC is looking to improve its position on the pitch, general manager Jason Hernandez is trying to do the same off it. That has been easier said than done this season.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the season after surgery to remove a cyst from his foot.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby .

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets convened for training camp Wednesday weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny Gaudreau three weeks ago.