National Sports

OTTAWA — Desiree Scott thought retirement from professional soccer sounded good, but her passion for the game and her desire to contribute to its growth in Canada put an end to those plans.

In her first media availability since being named coach of the Canadian women's soccer team, Casey Stoney offered a pithy summary of her approach to coaching. "I'm here to make people better," said the 42-year-old former England captain.

Of the many congratulatory messages Nick Taylor received after his fifth PGA Tour win, there was one from Canadian golf legend Mike Weir.

MONTREAL — Quebec's education minister is asking a high school in the Charlevoix region to reconsider its decision to force students to choose between sports-oriented programs and advanced math and science.

VANCOUVER — Top-pairing defenceman Filip Hronek is expected to return to the lineup when the Vancouver Canucks visit the Winnipeg Jets tonight.

General manager Mike Clemons says the Toronto Argonauts continue to talk to veteran Nick Arbuckle about remaining as their backup quarterback. Arbuckle, 31, is scheduled to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11.

VANCOUVER — When Jesper Sorensen looks at the Vancouver Whitecaps, he sees a strong foundation — one he believes he can build on now that he's been named head coach.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian veteran defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 34-year-old from Edmonton was set to become a free agent after the 2025 season.

Jay Herdman, who joined Cavalry FC last season on loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS Next Pro side, has made his move to the Canadian Premier League champions permanent.

TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired Canadian international winger Theo Corbeanu on loan from Spain's Granada CF. The loan covers the 2025 MLS season with an option to buy the 22-year-old from Hamilton who has won seven caps for Canada.