National Sports

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps — and provided a highlight play — in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani decided to move 30 miles up the I-5 freeway to the Dodgers, he left several massive holes in the Los Angeles Angels. In the heart of their lineup. At the top of their starting rotation.

Dean Spanos has decided he isn't “All In” anymore on Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco leading the Los Angeles Chargers.

Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio says he did not see any of the selfishness in the national team that former coach John Herdman referenced in a podcast earlier in the week.

HALIFAX — A youth basketball association based in the Halifax area has banned all spectators from games this weekend in a bid to stop the antics of abusive fans.

Fraser Minten had already played on three different teams two months into the season. His latest stop in a whirlwind campaign could see him wind up with a medal hanging from his neck.

CALGARY — Veteran NHL coach Bruce Boudreau will make his international coaching debut as Canada's bench boss for the upcoming Spengler Cup. Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker René Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed him as a free agent in 2011.

Jessie Fleming and Stephen Eustaquio, two key cogs in the Canadian midfield, have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Amari Henderson to a contract extension, the team announced Friday. The length of the extension was not disclosed. Henderson was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13.