Los Angeles Times

Bruins sign Olympian Donato

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The Boston Bruins signed Ryan Donato toa two-year, entry-level deal and say the U.S. Olympic star could play for them right away.

Donato, 21, had 26 goals and 17 assists for 43 points in 29 games this season at Harvard. He led the United States with five goals and six points at the Olympics as one of its youngest players.

The Boston native said his dream was to play for the Bruins as his dad Ted Donato did. The Stanley Cup contenders also signed Olympian and NHL veteran Brian Gionta last month.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performanc­e-enhancing substance. Polanco hit .256 with 13 home runs and 74 RBIs last season while starting 127 games at shortstop. In a statement, Polanco said he didn’t “intentiona­lly consume this steroid.” ... New York Mets left-hander Jason Vargas is expected to miss four to six weeks after fracturing a bone in his right hand.

Inbee Park spoiled Laura Davies’ bid to become the oldest winner in LPGA Tour history, pulling away from the 54-year-old Englishwom­an to win the Founders Cup in Phoenix.

Richie Crampton won the NHRA Gatornatio­nals in Florida after upsetting teammate Doug Kalitta and three-time champion Antron Brown to make the final.

Tim Weah, a son of former world player of the year George Weah, is among seven players added to the U.S. Soccer roster who could debut in a March 27 exhibition against Paraguay at Cary, N.C. ... Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals in Real Madrid’s 6-3 rout of Girona in the Spanish league. He has 21 goals in his past 11 matches . ... Manchester United will play Tottenham in the FA Cup semifinals at the Spurs’ Wembley Stadium home. Last year’s finalist Chelsea faces Southampto­n.

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