National Sports

MONTREAL — Quarterback Jeff Mathews will be out for four-to-six weeks with a foot injury, the Montreal Alouettes announced Tuesday. Mathews suffered a lisfranc injury, which affects a bone or tendon in the bridge of the foot.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact and the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the bubble in terms of making the Major League Soccer playoffs this season, but the Voyageurs Cup is a trophy both clubs have an eye on.

Terrell Owens wants to kick-start his pro football career in Canada. The former NFL star receiver has activated a 10-day window to receive a contract offer from the Edmonton Eskimos by July 24 or force them to relinquish his rights.

Toronto FC's deep run in the CONCACAF Champions League competition was possible thanks to a domestic title run that got its start a year ago in Ottawa.

SURREY, B.C. — There was a bit of divine intervention at play in the B.C. Lions' come-from-behind win last weekend, but the team can't count on that happening every week, says coach Wally Buono. "The Good Lord blessed us on Saturday.

GSTAAD, Switzerland — Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the second round of the Swiss Open on Tuesday, rallying from a set down to beat Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Bouchard broke Bacsinszky, a former World No.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Evan Bouchard to a three-year entry-level contract.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Suspended Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna threw one shutout inning and top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in a pair of runs as the Dunedin Blue Jays shut out the Florida Fire Frogs 4-0 on Tuesday at Dunedin Stadium.

SYDNEY, Australia — Usain Bolt is making a run at professional soccer in Australia. The Olympic sprint great has long expressed his love of the game.

TORONTO — Edmonton receiver D'Haquille (Duke) Williams, B.C. quarterback Travis Lulay and Calgary defensive lineman Micah Johnson are the top performers for Week 5 of the CFL season.