National Sports

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps, who are fighting for their playoff lives, will be led into battle Saturday against the LA Galaxy by a new coach with no Major League Soccer experience.

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League has signed a long-term apparel deal with Macron.

LOS ANGELES — Any lingering questions about Jared Goff's ability to be the next standout quarterback in a horned helmet are withering while he destroys defences this season.

Tiger Woods wasn't the only one celebrating after he won the Tour Championship. Golf announcers and network executives are excited about the momentum Woods' comeback season can generate for ratings. All three of the sport's major U.S.

Thursday's Games NFL L.A. Rams 38 Minnesota 31 --- NHL Pre-season Tampa Bay 6 Florida 2 N.Y.

Thursday's Games NFL L.A. Rams 38 Minnesota 31 --- NHL Pre-season Tampa Bay 6 Florida 2 N.Y.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — James Neal's first goal of the pre-season stood up as the winner as the Calgary Flames edged Erik Karlsson and the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Thursday.

LOS ANGELES — Jared Goff turned a phenomenal first half into the biggest game of his career, and it was still just barely enough to beat Kirk Cousins.

EDMONTON — It's only exhibition, but the Edmonton Oilers are hopeful they have worked out the kinks following the disappointment of finishing near the bottom of the standings last season.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck wasn't too worried the Winnipeg Jets ended the pre-season on a losing note.