National Sports

VANCOUVER — The Canadian men’s volleyball team were not going to let tickets to Tokyo slip through their fingers.

LONDON, Ont. — Europe has secured its second straight Continental Cup title. Needing just four of an available 18 points to win its first-ever back-to-back titles, Europe took what it needed in Sunday's night draw to beat Canada 37.5-22.

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam was mid-sentence, speaking to the media in Toronto's post-game locker-room Sunday, when DeMar DeRozan rushed in and wrapped Siakam in a big bear hug.

NEWARK, N.J. — Ray Shero has been fired as the New Jersey Devils' general manager after a four-plus year tenure that saw the three-time Stanley Cup champions make the playoffs only once.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Vancouver’s typically strong power play has been struggling. Luckily for the Canucks, they’re doing just fine scoring 5 on 5.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — New England Patriots star Julian Edelman was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of misdemeanour vandalism after jumping on the hood of someone's car, authorities said Sunday.

MONTREAL — Just when Courtney Sarault thought she had nothing left in the tank, the Canadian speedskater dug deep to overcome pain and fatigue.

WINNIPEG — John Hynes is getting some quality play from his goaltenders since taking over as head coach of the Nashville Predators last Tuesday.

TORONTO — In the time it took the Toronto Raptors to finishing hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the floor of Oracle Arena, DeMar DeRozan had sent each one a congratulatory text.

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell were slated to start for the Toronto Raptors on Sunday against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Siakam and Powell returned after missing 11 games apiece — Siakam injured his groin on Dec.