National Sports

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't taking anything for granted as they prepare to face a team in the midst of a slump this weekend. The Whitecaps head to California on Sunday to face the L.A.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are in the market for a new general manager. The CFL club announced Friday that GM Ed Hervey has advised the franchise that he's stepping down for personal reasons. Hervey joined the Lions in December 2017.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have added to their goaltending depth, signing Jake Kielly to a one-year, two-way contract.

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, who has missed the last nine games with a knee injury, could return to action Sunday against Atlanta United.

Defender Samuel Piette admits this season has been a heavy one for the Montreal Impact. Border closures forced the team to relocate to Harrison, N.J., in mid September, leaving players separated from their loved ones for weeks at a time.

Forced to play games south of the border due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has had to watch from a distance as his family back home went into lockdown.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Rudolfs Balcers to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth US$735,000 in the NHL and $70,000 in the American Hockey League.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two year contract with an annual average value of US$2,425 million.

MONTREAL — Tennis Canada has postponed three Challenger pro events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization announced Friday that the Calgary and Drummondville, Que.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves turned things around in a hurry, and now are one win from ending a two-decade World Series drought.