National Sports

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed developmental squad midfielder Damiano Pecile to an MLS Homegrown contract. The 17-year-old becomes the 22nd Whitecaps academy product to sign an MLS Homegrown contract with the club.

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the semifinals at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.

Former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson will be the American Hockey League's next president and CEO. The AHL's board of governors Friday unanimously elected Howson as Dave Andrews' successor.

Former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson will be the American Hockey League's next president and CEO. The AHL's board of governors Friday unanimously elected Howson as Dave Andrews' successor.

The start of CFL free agency Tuesday gave general managers their first real chance to begin re-tooling their teams for the 2020 season.

The start of CFL free agency Tuesday gave general managers their first real chance to begin re-tooling their teams for the 2020 season.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Shun Yamaguchi is feeling like a rookie again as he begins his first spring training in the major leagues.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod has signed with the National Women's Soccer League's Orlando Pride. The 36-year-old from St. Albert, Alta.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League have decided to keep their team name despite concerns from some Inuit leaders. The club said consultations in the North provided no agreement on whether the name should be changed.

TORONTO — Andreas Johnsson is back in a crowded Toronto Maple Leafs sick bay. Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Friday the 25-year-old winger requires surgery on his right knee and will be out of the lineup at least eight weeks.