National Sports

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are hoping veteran goaltender Steve Mason can help accomplish two things with his new team: fix the current issues in net, and help the franchise's future in the crease by mentoring a young teammate.

BROSSARD, Que. — David Schlemko has worn a lot of jerseys in recent years but he hopes to have finally found one that lasts with the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old defenceman is on his seventh team in three seasons.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames and their city are taking their negotiations public on a new NHL arena projected to cost $555 million.

Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley prides himself on being a good judge of character. Director of rugby Brian Noble, who has seen rugby league from every viewpoint, also knows what to look for in a player — and man.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — A new day, a fresh start to the final women's major of the season, and it seemed like a new Sung Hyun Park showed up Friday.

TORONTO — In March 2015, Nazem Kadri had his most humiliating experience as a Toronto Maple Leaf. After showing up late to a team meeting on a Sunday morning, interim coach Peter Horachek suspended Kadri for three games.

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is reviewing how an umpire got hit this week by a pitch that a catcher missed in a game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

MONTREAL — It is desperation time for the Montreal Impact. Sitting five points out of a playoff spot with seven games to go, victory is vital when the Impact play host to lowly Minnesota United on Saturday night.

TORONTO — A new generation of talent led by Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine has not only energized the NHL, it has forced video game developers to up their game.

VANCOUVER — Travis Green's initial up-close look at Bo Horvat came in his first few months as a head coach.