National Sports

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi had two goals and an assist, Jack Drury scored his first goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Richard scored the winning goal in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Richard scored at 3:05 of the third period.

MONTREAL — Major League Soccer club CF Montreal has named defensive midfielder Samuel Piette as captain for the 2023 season. The 28-year-old Piette has two goals and 10 assists in 145 games, including 129 starts over seven MLS seasons.

TAMPA, Fla. — Drew Hutchison was tagged for six runs in the first inning Tuesday as the New York Yankees rolled to a 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training baseball action.

PHOENIX — Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings in his national team debut and Canada shut out Colombia 5-0 Tuesday at the World Baseball Classic.

PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Heroic defending and the woodwork helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in more than a decade.

VANCOUVER — Despite tough travel and punishing weather, the Vancouver Whitecaps know they have the upper hand as they prepare for CONCACAF Champions League play this week. The team also knows it has to treat the edge in competition with respect.

TORONTO, Ohio — Toronto FC added some depth at fullback on Tuesday by acquiring Cristian Gutierrez on waivers from the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 26-year-old spent three seasons with Vancouver, with six assists in 42 MLS games — mainly as a wingback.

TORONTO — Decorated Canadian curler Ryan Fry has indicated on his social media accounts he's stepping back from competitive curling.

What began as a way to remain involved in football and develop young players has blossomed into something unique for Brad Black and Blair Atkinson.