National Sports

LONDON — Sonny Bill Williams says he welcomes the pressure that comes with the worldwide attention surrounding his signing with the Toronto Wolfpack.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a feel-good story for a city that has dealt with its share of bad news this year.

PITTSBURGH — Penguins star Sidney Crosby will be out at least six weeks after what the team said was a successful core muscle injury repair Thursday. General manager Jim Rutherford says the procedure was performed by Dr.

PITTSBURGH — Penguins star Sidney Crosby will be out at least six weeks after what the team said was a successful core muscle injury repair Thursday. General manager Jim Rutherford says the procedure was performed by Dr.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a feel-good story for a city that has dealt with its share of bad news this year.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Toronto Raptors defence gave the team another reason to celebrate. The Raptors held Damian Lillard to just nine points in a 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Wednesday's Games NHL Ottawa 4 New Jersey 2 N.Y.

Wednesday's Games NHL Ottawa 4 New Jersey 2 N.Y.

CALGARY — The first NHL goal for 29-year-old Dallas forward Justin Dowling will be a memorable one for many reasons. For one, it was the winner as the Stars continued their red-hot play with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

NEWARK, N.J. — Jean-Gabriel Pageau might be the NHL’s hottest goal scorer these days.