National Sports

BOSTON (AP) — The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday — apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in Montreal last week.

DUNEDIN — This time last year, Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis had an uncertain role as a potential spot starter and likely long relief option out of the bullpen.

TORONTO — The chance to help build the new Northern Super League as well as play more minutes drew former Canadian youth international forward Mya Jones back to Canada.

It was a breakout season, but not one Chuba Hubbard is prepared to hang his hat on.

TORONTO — Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller and Minnesota Frost defender Sophie Jaques are the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week.

Canadian under-20 men's rugby coach Christiaan Esterhuizen has named a 54-man roster for a training camp starting later this week ahead of a tour to Fiji later this year.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired forward Daniel Ríos on loan from Mexico's Liga MX side Chivas de Guadalajara, the team announced Monday. The loan runs through 2025 with the option to purchase.

DUNEDIN — Bo Bichette and George Springer sat in a corner of the Blue Jays' locker room on Monday, catching up on things as they prepared for morning workouts at the team's player development complex.

BOSTON (AP) — The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday — apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in Montreal last week.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan's curling team battled both the ice and Kayla Skrlik's foursome and triumphed on both counts to stay unbeaten at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Sunday.