National Sports

VANCOUVER — Don't be fooled by his actions behind the bench — the coach of Switzerland's junior hockey team is all about love.

Nick Sakiewicz has overseen the addition of four teams to the National Lacrosse League since becoming its commissioner three years ago. That might seem like a lot for an 11-team league, but as far as he's concerned, he's just getting started.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Crew SC made it official Friday, naming former Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko as its new president. The MLS team also announced Caleb Porter, who won the MLS Cup in 2015 with the Portland Timbers, is its new head coach.

Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu made two key decisions last year that have helped her kick off the 2019 campaign in style.

Tevaughn Campbell is hoping the third time is indeed the charm. The former Montreal Alouettes defensive back signed with the New York Jets on Friday.

TORONTO — Elias Pettersson has a fan in Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock.

TORONTO — Contract talks between the CFL and CFL Players Association have yet to begin, but the two sides have established who'll be at the table when negotiations do get underway. No firm date has been set for the start of talks.

TORONTO — A piece of Toronto Blue Jays history is up for auction — and the owners hope it stays in Canada.

TORONTO — Given a moment to finally catch his breath, Michael Hutchinson sat down for dinner with his family Thursday. The 28-year-old had been a member of the Florida Panthers' American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Mass.

TORONTO — Vancouver Canucks rookie centre Elias Pettersson will undergo an MRI after suffering a right knee injury on Thursday night in Montreal. The Canucks tweeted there is no timetable for their top scorer's return.