National Sports

FLINT, Mich. — Brennan Othmann had two goals and an assist to lead the Flint Firebirds 6-2 over the Erie Otters in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — A strong wind off the Atlantic Ocean swept over Sea Island on Friday, and it was no problem for Talor Gooch of Oklahoma as he handled the exposed Seaside course for a 5-under 65 to take a one-shot lead in the RSM Classic.

Head coach Orlondo Steinauer has loved the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' effort this season but admits that alone won't carry the club through the CFL playoffs.

TORONTO — Canada is closing its border to unvaccinated professional and amateur athletes in the New Year, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday.

Jim Benning was peppered with questions. What the Vancouver Canucks general manager didn't have were many concrete answers to explain his team's disastrous opening to the season.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has been arrested after the mother of his child showed detectives video of him attacking her at her central Florida home, authorities said.

STAVANGER, Norway — Ottawa speedskater Isabelle Weidemann earned a World Cup silver medal in the women's 5,000 metres Friday. Weidemann finished second to Irene Schouten of the Netherlands.

VANCOUVER — Defender Jake Nerwinski knows the Vancouver Whitecaps aren't considered the favourites heading into the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Canada coach Sandro Fiorino has made three personnel and three positional changes to his starting 15 for Sunday's women's rugby test match against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.

SASKATOON — It was like old times for Colton Lott on Friday even if the surroundings were a tad surreal and completely unexpected.