National Sports

VANCOUVER — Top-pairing defenceman Filip Hronek is expected to return to the lineup when the Vancouver Canucks visit the Winnipeg Jets tonight.

General manager Mike Clemons says the Toronto Argonauts continue to talk to veteran Nick Arbuckle about remaining as their backup quarterback. Arbuckle, 31, is scheduled to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11.

VANCOUVER — When Jesper Sorensen looks at the Vancouver Whitecaps, he sees a strong foundation — one he believes he can build on now that he's been named head coach.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian veteran defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 34-year-old from Edmonton was set to become a free agent after the 2025 season.

Jay Herdman, who joined Cavalry FC last season on loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS Next Pro side, has made his move to the Canadian Premier League champions permanent.

TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired Canadian international winger Theo Corbeanu on loan from Spain's Granada CF. The loan covers the 2025 MLS season with an option to buy the 22-year-old from Hamilton who has won seven caps for Canada.

SALT LAKE CITY — Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman will be sidelined for three to four weeks after he was involved in a pedestrian accident Monday afternoon in Utah.

MANCHESTER — Canadian fullback Jayde Riviere has signed a new contract with Manchester United that runs through June 2028, with an option of an additional year. The 23-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

Kieran Thrasher and Jazmine Desrochers didn’t grow up dreaming of figure skating glory at the Olympics. Yet today, it’s something they can suddenly aim for.

TORONTO — AFC Toronto can look forward to a commanding presence in goal in the form of six-foot-one Sofia Manner. The 27-year-old Finn arrives via transfer from the NWSL champion Orlando Pride.