National Sports

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes agreed to terms with American receiver Chris Matthews on Friday. Matthews was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers earlier this week.

Mark Giordano can't recall an off-season like this one.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack celebrate their inaugural "Forces & Families Day" on Saturday at Lamport Stadium, honouring the military as they host Barrow Raiders in search of their 20th straight win.

DONGGUAN, China — Two NBA players. A couple of Euroleague standouts. Five Canadian university grads.

Toronto FC has had little joy on the road in New England over the years, but looks to break that hoodoo Saturday as it continues its final playoff push.

CALGARY — Hockey Canada is beefing up the national women's team's schedule to try to fill a void.

DONGGUAN, China — Cory Joseph has joined Canada's men's basketball team ahead of the FIBA World Cup. The 28-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

Thursday's Games MLB American League Cleveland 2 Detroit 0 Oakland 9 Kansas City 8 Minnesota 10 Chicago White Sox 5 Tampa Bay 9 Houston 8 Seattle 5 Texas 3 National League Chicago Cubs 4 N.Y.

Thursday's Games MLB American League Cleveland 2 Detroit 0 Oakland 9 Kansas City 8 Minnesota 10 Chicago White Sox 5 Tampa Bay 9 Houston 8 Seattle 5 Texas 3 National League Chicago Cubs 4 N.Y.

SURREY, B.C. — The Canadian women are cruising into the Super Round as the team to beat at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier.