National Sports

MONTREAL — When Matias Coccaro left his last team, the fans cried. Now the 26-year-old striker from Uruguay may be destined to become equally popular at CF Montreal after joining in the off-season from Argentine club CA Huracan.

Coach Bobby Smyrniotis and captain Kyle Bekker have been a winning combination at Forge FC, with four Canadian Premier League titles to date. The two have known each other close to 20 years with Bekker joining Smyrniotis at Sigma FC at the age of 14.

Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid said he "probably won't go tonight" as the Oilers practiced Friday before a game against the Arizona Coyotes.

MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic is back in the semifinals at the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time since 2015.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Lane Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Friday. The 20-year-old from Holland, Mich.

The Canadian Premier League kicks off its sixth season this weekend. A look at the league: DEFENDING CHAMPION: Hamliton's Forge FC, which has won the title four of the league's five seasons to date.

Demerio Houston hopes quarterback Jake Maier isn't holding a grudge when the Calgary Stampeders open training camp next month.

UTICA, N.Y. — Rested bodies, but prepared minds, was the goal for the Canadian women's hockey team Friday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has been cleared to return to practice on a limited basis as he recovers from a lacerated spleen, the team said Friday. Stone was injured on Feb.

VANCOUVER — Last week, the Vancouver Whitecaps climbed to the top of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference. This week, they're fighting to stay there. The Whitecaps (4-1-1) will host the L.A.