National Sports

TORONTO — Toronto FC got a harsh dose of reality from coach John Herdman following Saturday's shoddy performance in a 4-1 loss to the visiting Chicago Fire. Better is needed. Jobs are on the line.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain Tuesday and called up Orelvis Martinez, the team's second-ranked prospect, from Triple-A Buffalo. Bichette, who's batting .

TORONTO — Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday. Adams earned a grade of 94.

DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé was due to have tests on his broken nose on Wednesday as France tried to assess what part he could play in the European Championship.

The New York Rangers put Barclay Goodrow on waivers Tuesday, the first step of an offseason plan to clear salary cap space and prime for another deep playoff run. Goodrow is signed for three more seasons at an annual cap hit of $3.6 million.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club named Chris Armstrong president of hockey operations Tuesday, making him the latest agency veteran to run an NHL team.

MONTREAL — Forward Kwadwo Opoku isn’t complaining as CF Montreal gears up for a meeting with the New York Red Bulls under scorching-hot conditions Wednesday at Saputo Stadium.

Warren Craney has plenty riding on the 2024 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world junior championship. The global event begins Thursday in Edmonton following a six-year absence.

TORONTO — Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have settled their legal differences with an agreement that will see the two parties go their separate ways at the end of the year.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments after being named in Portugal’s starting lineup for its opening game against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.