National Sports

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani looked a little rusty for a moment on Friday night at Camelback Ranch, producing just one awkward swing and miss while working a full count against Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

EDMONTON — Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky might be in the penalty box in the minds of many Canadians right now, but one Alberta-based superfan says his admiration for the Great One remains intact.

VANCOUVER — Jayden Nelson wanted to make a big impression in his return to Major League Soccer. With four assists and a goal in his first two games for the Vancouver Whitecaps, he's done just that. “I just want to be relentless and fearless.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Speed and strength earned Ope Oshinubi a spot in the CFL's national combine. The Alberta running back was among 11 players from the CFL's invitational combine to earn berths to the league's national event March 21-23 in Regina.

LAVAL, Que. — Laurie St-Georges' curling team has partially disbanded after narrowly missing the playoffs at the Canadian women's curling championship.

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying Friday he will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

One week after scoring in his 13th straight MLS season, Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio is on the verge of another milestone. The 32-year-old midfielder from Brampton, Ont.

BROSSARD, Que. — Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the NHL season.