National Sports

WINNIPEG — David Perron knew he wasn't playing his best in the first period against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. He changed his ways and it paid off. The St.

TORONTO — Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders continued their mastery of the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night.

NEW YORK — All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres tumbled so awkwardly , so hard, so suddenly, it prompted an audible gasp from the packed crowd at Yankee Stadium.

TORONTO — William Nylander was waiting anxiously for a new contract 12 months ago. In better shape and minus the burden he carried after finally signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs last December, the winger was everywhere Friday night.

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NEW YORK — Toronto pitcher Luis Quinones has been suspended for the first 80 games of next season, and San Diego pitcher Elias Batista, New York Mets catcher Jan Carlos Osorio and Atlanta catcher Jose Camacaro for 72 games each under baseball's minor

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps won't be playing in the post-season this year but the team is still acutely aware of its ability to determine who does make the playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice revealed Friday that he met with defenceman Dustin Byfuglien this week, putting another off-ice development front and centre during an unusual training camp.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks know their playoff chances are quickly slipping away. Losers of five in a row, the Redblacks (3-9) are in desperate need of a victory to stay in post-season contention. Ottawa hosts the B.C.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact can't be intimidated by the towering figure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic if they hope to remain in playoff contention.