National Sports

DENVER (AP) — After Nikola Jokic's monster game in the opener, his pick-and-roll partner Jamal Murray took the spotlight in the Western Conference finals Thursday night. Murray, from Kitchener, Ont.

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night as Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees took full advantage.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau was back on a major stage Thursday. No longer the incredible bulk, he still lashed away with speed and strength that carried him to a 4-under 66 at tough Oak Hill and the early lead in the PGA Championship.

TORONTO — D'Shawn Bowen's 79th-minute try lifted Toronto into a 29-29 tie in Major League Rugby play Thursday, the Arrows' second tie in less than a week. Bowen managed to haul in Tautalatasi Tasi's deflected pass and raced in for the late try.

TORONTO — Standing in the middle of BMO Field, with 2026 World Cup graphics adorning the stadium, Jonathan Osorio could only imagine what having the men's soccer showcase in his backyard might be like.

OTTAWA — After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL's East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend their home turf.

TORONTO — Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee. The first baseman was hurt on Tuesday night when he fielded a bunt.

MANIWAKI, Que. — A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bids involved in the upcoming sale of the Ottawa Senators.

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback lost 10 pounds over the off-season, but he hasn’t lost any confidence.

Major League Soccer has awarded San Diego its 30th franchise, which is set to join the league in 2025.