National Sports

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Brad Jacobs couldn't get out of the Enmax Centre fast enough after a blowout loss to Saskatchewan's Colton Flasch ended his Tim Hortons Brier playoff hopes on Friday.

UTICA, N.Y. — Frederik Gauthier scored the game-winner at 11:44 in the third period on a short-handed attempt as the Utica Comets squeezed past the Toronto Marlies 3-2 Friday in the American Hockey League.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Félix Auger-Aliassime turned a long-awaited corner in his tennis career by winning his first career ATP Tour title in Rotterdam last month, in his ninth singles final.

Morgan Rielly is of two distinct minds when it comes to NHL outdoor games. The Maple Leafs defenceman was ecstatic when his team picked up victories over the Detroit Red Wings in 2014 and 2017.

The Blue Jays have preparations underway for the upcoming Major League Baseball season — their first full campaign back in Toronto since 2019.

BEIJING — Canada won five medals at the Beijing Paralympics on Friday and is guaranteed another as its hockey team advanced to the gold-medal game.

While Toronto has yet to record a win in its first two games under Bob Bradley, the veteran coach is already making a difference. Players say Bradley challenges them to think more about their actions and options on the pitch.

TORONTO — Rugby is a family affair for Ueta Tufuga with his three brothers also playing. And at six foot and 235 pounds, the Australian-born New Zealander is the baby of the family. "I'm actually the youngest.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed left-winger Arshdeep Bains to an entry-level contract. Bains, 21, comes to the Canucks from the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League.

BEIJING — Team captain Tyler McGregor had four goals and two assists to help Canada’s Paralympic hockey team advance to the gold-medal game of the Beijing Games.