National Sports

Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries won't be the first high-profile Canadian athlete to represent another country if she gets her wish to compete for the United States.

TORONTO — For Mark Casse, the comparisons are inevitable. On Saturday, Casse will chase a third victory in the $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile with filly Got Stormy, the early 8-5 favourite.

CALGARY — Bo Levi Mitchell's return to the Calgary Stampeders isn't good news for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Mitchell will make his third straight start Saturday when Calgary (7-4) hosts Hamilton (9-2) on Saturday night.

STOCKHOLM — The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation has cancelled the Four Nations women's hockey tournament in November because it can't guarantee its players' participation due to an ongoing pay dispute.

VANCOUVER — Outside of the octagon, UFC fighters Justin (The Highlight) Gaethje and Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone consider each other buddies. That won't be the case on Saturday, however, when the lightweights headline a televised card at Rogers Arena.

NEW ORLEANS — Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front.

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CALGARY — Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to a CBC report.

TORONTO — Blue Jays starter Clay Buchholz looked like he had his former team figured out at the start of Thursday's game against Boston.

BEREA, Ohio — Chris Smith's football family is comforting him through the toughest days of his life.