National Sports

VANCOUVER — Marc Dos Santos has been scouring the globe for talent and crafting a new style of play as he worked to rebuild the Vancouver Whitecaps this off-season.

CALGARY — Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen admits he has had trouble finding his stride this season after taking some time away from competition, then dealing with back injuries on his return to training.

He entered the CFL with much fanfare and intrigue, but Johnny Football has made a mysterious exit.

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has expressed disappointment in Senators owner Eugene Melnyk now that a proposed new downtown arena for the NHL team is in jeopardy.

TORONTO — Defenceman Jake Gardiner will be out week-to-week with a back injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs said Wednesday.

BRADENTON, Fla. — Kendrys Morales drove in a pair of runs as the Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Wednesday, giving Toronto its first win in spring training.

MONTREAL — Racist taunts recently directed at a black hockey player were unacceptable and should not be tolerated, Quebec Premier Francois Legault said Wednesday.

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League season will be split in two, with spring and fall champions meeting to decide the year's overall winner.

John Tavares seems resigned to his fate.

OTTAWA — While the Ottawa Senators have endured more than their fair share of negative headlines the past two years, the last week has been particularly rocky.