National Sports

BRISTOL, Conn. — Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones has joined the ESPN lineup. The former Atlanta Braves star will work as a major league analyst, primarily on weeknight and holiday games.

VICTORIA — Five days after women's head coach Dave Thompson was fired by Rowing Canada, chief executive officer Terry Dillon is backing the remaining leadership group.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto right-hander Matt Shoemaker enjoyed a strong return from a long-term knee injury, leading the Blue Jays to a 4-0 pre-season win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

Blue Jays fans visiting Toronto's spring training stadium in Florida will be treated to an upgraded game-watching experience this season.

LORAIN, Ohio — Canadian women's hockey team goaltender Shannon Szabados has announced she's pregnant.

TORONTO — New Zealand international Chase Stanley is back with the Toronto Wolfpack after missing the first five games of the season due to visa issues.

NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

TOKYO — The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 — less than five months away. The Paralympics follow on Aug. 25.

Sunday's Games NHL Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Calgary 3, Florida 0 Columbus 5, Vancouver 3 New Jersey 3, Anaheim 0 Washington 4, Minnesota 3 Los Angeles at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets powered their way out of a three-week funk with a third-period flurry Sunday night.