National Sports

The Canadian Premier League looks to kick off with a bang Saturday with a large crowd at Tim Hortons Field expected for the opener between Hamilton's Forge FC and visiting York 9 FC.

Canadian Rory (Red King) MacDonald puts his title on the line Saturday night when he takes on veteran Jon Fitch in the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix in San Jose, Calif.

TORONTO — After a bumpy pre-season, Toronto FC has rolled through its first six games. Toronto (4-1-1) leads Major League Soccer in scoring, averaging 3.0 goals a game.

TORONTO — Veteran jockey Patrick Husbands is poised to make his 2019 debut Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack. The 45-year-old Barbados native suffered a broken pelvis last November after being dismounted from Islay Inlet prior to a race.

Mathieu Betts is about to learn where his pro football career will begin. The NFL will complete its annual draft with the final four rounds Saturday.

TORONTO — Philadelphia may be known as The City of Brotherly Love, but it also is part of many fierce sporting rivalries.

VANCOUVER — After weeks on the sidelines, Andy Rose is "itching" to get back on the field with his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates.

VANCOUVER — Concerns are being raised about how Major League Soccer handles travel snags and scheduling after some tough games for two Canadian teams.

Canada forward Dominic Cozzolino keeps his 2018 Paralympic silver medal tucked away in his bedroom. Thoughts of last year's crushing loss to the United States come flooding back every time he sees it.

Thursday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Boston 3 Columbus 2 (OT) (Boston leads series 1-0) St.