National Sports

CALGARY — Bo Levi Mitchell says he left money on the table to stay with the Calgary Stampeders.

TORONTO — It appears FC Edmonton, Hamilton's Forge FC or any other Canadian Premier League team could rule Central American and Caribbean club soccer or even take part in the FIFA Club World Cup, thanks to a change in CONCACAF competition.

TORONTO — Calgary's Cavalry FC will host Victoria's Pacific FC in an all-CPL matchup in May in the opening leg of first-round qualifying play in the newly expanded Canadian Championship.

Mike Reilly and Trevor Harris were both on the move, while Bo Levi Mitchell stayed put on a wild opening day of CFL free agency. The three quarterbacks were the top players available when the free-agent frenzy began Tuesday at noon EST.

REGINA — Quarterback Zach Collaros is staying with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Roughriders announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed Collaros to a one-year contract.

SURREY, B.C. — Mike Reilly sees himself winning Grey Cups with the B.C. Lions — a lot of Grey Cups. "I felt like coming to B.C.

HALIFAX — More penalties have been handed out in an ugly brawl that cast a pall over university men's hockey in Atlantic Canada. Hardest hit were the head coaches — Acadia University's Darren Burns and Brad Peddle of St.

TORONTO — Canadian light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov has a new opponent at UFC 235. English-based Brazilian Johnny Walker is stepping in for the injured Ovince Saint Preux on the March 2 card in Las Vegas.

While the real fireworks came after CFL free agency started on Tuesday afternoon, some notable names re-signed with their clubs just before they hit the open market.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Former Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco scored in his debut for Al-Hilal FC as the Saudi champion beat Al-Qadsiah 4-1 on Tuesday in Saudi Pro League play. Giovinco, who wore No.