National Sports

TORONTO — Class was in session for the Maple Leafs on Monday night. Toronto head coach Mike Babcock was clear in his grading — they didn't pass the test.

With the Presidents Cup in his sights and high hopes to return to major championship fields, Adam Hadwin knows a strong start to 2019 is essential. The Abbotsford, B.C.

NASHVILLE — The Green Bay Packers are turning to fast-rising offensive whiz Matt LaFleur to aid Aaron Rodgers and end a two-year absence from the post-season .

TORONTO — Nashville Predators winger Filip Forsberg returned to the lineup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday after missing 17 games with a hand injury. The 24-year-old last played in his team's 3-0 loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 29.

TORONTO — Ilya Orlov has been named men's soccer coach at the University of Toronto.

WOLVERHAMPTON, England — A makeshift Liverpool team containing three teenagers making their senior debuts was beaten by Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup, with a 30-meter strike by Ruben Neves sealing the win on Monday.

Toronto FC, with former Impact defender Laurent Ciman wearing red instead of blue, will renew its fierce rivalry with Montreal on July 13 at Stade Saputo. The two face off again Aug.

Montreal Canadiens goalkeeper Carey Price will not make his sixth all-star appearance this month. The NHL club said Monday that Price will not participate in the league's 2019 all-star weekend, slated for Jan. 25-26 in San Jose, Calif.

Chris Jones has agreed to a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. A CFL source confirmed Monday that Jones and Saskatchewan have reached the agreement. The Riders are expected to announce the deal Tuesday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian quarterback Hugo Richard to a two-year contract Monday.