National Sports

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The then-fledgling SEC Network needed content when it launched in 2014. The gymnastics programs within the conference needed a way to showcase their burgeoning talent. And “Friday Night Heights” was born.

TORONTO — Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin knows all about Bob Bradley's ability to work with young players. He was once one of them.

Mike Bossy flopped to the ice as the puck went in, then scrambled to his feet and leaped into the air to celebrate scoring another goal.

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes has built a reputation on and off the court for being energetic in his rookie season with the Toronto Raptors.

MONTREAL — After tying the club’s franchise record for consecutive road wins at two, CF Montreal is hoping to carry that good form back to Saputo Stadium for Saturday’s match against the struggling Vancouver Whitecaps.

MONTREAL — Star goaltender Carey Price will make his season debut for the Montreal Canadiens against the New York Islanders on Friday at Bell Centre. Habs coach Martin St. Louis confirmed the news following Friday's morning skate.

TORONTO — Despite a lengthy injured list, the Toronto Arrows have won three of their last four and look to extend that run Saturday when NOLA Gold visits.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews firmly placed himself into franchise history books on Thursday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs centre achieved just the fifth 100-point season in franchise history.

VANCOUVER — Inconsistency has tripped up the young Canadian men’s rugby sevens squad during the first half of the season, but head coach Henry Paul is confident his team can find its legs during this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens rugby tournament.

Brigette Lacquette recalls trying out for her first summer hockey team with her sister and the unwelcoming vibe that greeted them in the dressing room. The First Nations siblings from Mallard, Man.