National Sports

VANCOUVER — Tennis legend John McEnroe went into last year's Laver Cup an underdog.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Jamal Campbell on Thursday. Campbell, 29, became a CFL free agent Feb. 14.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have claimed veteran forward Chris Tierney off waivers as they look to plug holes in their injury-riddled lineup.

OTTAWA — Ian Moss is out as chief executive officer of Gymnastics Canada, a move that comes amid calls for leadership change at the embattled sports organization.

Toronto FC fans will see a familiar face Saturday when Toronto opens the MLS regular season at D.C. United. Alex Bono, who holds TFC records for goalkeeper wins (67) and shutouts (35), will be wearing opposition colours.

TORONTO — A radio rightsholder's plan to return to pandemic-style remote coverage of Toronto Blue Jays road games is "very short-sighted in terms of the impact it's going to have," a sports marketing expert said.

OTTAWA — Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta. Onyshko, who has spent four seasons in the Seattle Mariners organization, was 3-2 with a 4.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed American offensive tackle Nick Callender to a contract extension Thursday. Callender is now under contract to the CFL club through the 2024 season.

PATTAYA, Thailand — Jennifer Kupcho of the United States fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead alongside four other golfers after the opening round of the LPGA Thailand on Thursday.

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. A B.C.