National Sports

CALGARY — Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada's 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland.

TORONTO — Bayern Munich and Canadian men's national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons.

Olympic champion Niklas Edin of Sweden has been named interim president of the new Curling Players' Association.

New Brunswick's government has included a "good conduct" clause in its funding contract with Hockey Canada ahead of the 2023 world junior hockey championship. Moncton, N.B., and Halifax are co-hosting the international tournament which runs Dec.

MONTREAL — Hernán Losada's first stint as a Major League Soccer head coach lasted just over one season, a tenure characterized by a contentious relationship between the coach and his bosses at D.C. United.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to a two-year extension. Laing had 26 defensive tackles and three sacks in 18 games last season, his ninth in the CFL.

Dennis Williams accepted the job and packed the car without a second thought. A young hockey mind looking for another chance, he also sported a slightly bruised ego.

DENVER (AP) — Running back Ronnie Hillman , who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators' game Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings has been postponed due to a severe winter storm forecast for much of Ontario. The game has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. ET.

Curling Canada is hoping an ongoing high-performance review will help put the federation on track for success after a disappointing showing on the international stage last season.