National Sports

REGINA — Despite an arm injury, B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly threw quite a scare into the Saskatchewan Roughriders Friday night.

TORONTO — The opener between the rival Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox took an intense turn in the thick of a massive nine-run fifth inning for the home side on Friday.

EDMONTON — Darnell Nurse wasn't expecting to sign an eight-year, US$74 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers this summer.

TOKYO — Canada's Katie Vincent and Laurence Vincent-Lapointe have won a bronze medal in the women's doubles 500-metre canoe sprint. It's the first medal for Vincent and the second for Vincent-Lapointe, who took silver in the C-1 200 on Thursday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say two players have been placed in COVID-19 protocols and one staff member is isolating at home following a positive test result.

TORONTO — Raptors legend Kyle Lowry knows his return to Toronto won't be easy. The team on Friday confirmed a sign-and-trade deal that sent the star guard to the Miami Heat, ending his nine-year run in Toronto.

The decision to postpone the Rugby League World Cup to next year will help Canada's entry prepare but remains disappointing, Canadian team officials say. The tournament, which features men's, women's and wheelchair play, was scheduled to begin Oct.

Toronto FC Interim coach Javier Perez expects a response from his team Saturday against New York City FC in the wake of a poor performance in a 3-0 midweek loss at Philadelphia.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced a pair of deals as they look to bolster their squad. The club says it has signed experienced defender Florian Jungwirth from the San Diego Earthquakes, with the U.S.

TOKYO (AP) — The new medal standard in Olympic women's track has been set. American Allyson Felix stands alone at the top and still has a chance to go even higher.