National Sports

Rob Maver says CFL players aren't a happy bunch as their union continues preparations for the start of collective bargaining negotiation with the league. The CFL Players' Association and CFL will formally begin contract talks March 11-12 in Toronto.

Anthony Mullally brings size, experience and a discerning palate to the Toronto Wolfpack. The recently acquired Irish international becomes the latest restaurateur to join the transatlantic rugby league team.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Aaron Sanchez pitched two no-hit innings as a Toronto Blue Jays split squad battled to a 1-1 tie with a Pittsburgh Pirates split squad in pre-season baseball action Friday.

BRANDON, Man. — Brier rookies they may be, but Scott McDonald's team vanquished big names and logged more games than any rink this season to get to the Canadian men's curling championship.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes re-signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Luc Brodeur-Jourdain to a one-year deal Friday.

Johnny Manziel could wind up as part of the Alliance of American Football. Or he could not. The new league is in a holding pattern regarding the quarterback who had his contract terminated this week by the CFL.

TORONTO — The Mississauga MetroStars have fired coach-GM Phil Ionadi and assistant coach Milodrag Akmadzic-Backo. At 3-13, the expansion team has the second-worst record in the Major Arena Soccer League (California's Turlock Express is 2-14).

Johnny Manziel could wind up as part of the Alliance of American Football. Or he could not. The new league is in a holding pattern regarding the quarterback who had his contract terminated this week by the CFL.

Toronto Arrows prop Rob Brouwer came late to rugby and, at age 36, still has high hopes in the sport. The teacher from Lindsay, Ont., is looking to crack Canada's World Cup roster this fall.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators capped a tumultuous week by firing head coach Guy Boucher Friday morning and naming Marc Crawford interim head coach for the remainder of the season.