National Sports

MONTREAL — The Maple Leafs simply ran out of steam. Toronto gave up two breakaways, an odd-man rush and three goals in the third period of a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

TORONTO — After a long season on the sidelines, Canadian quarterback Michael O'Connor finally took a snap for the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.

GUELPH, Ont. — Defensive back Harrison Bagayogo blocked a punt and recovered the loose ball in the end zone to lift the Guelph Gryphons over the Carleton Ravens 22-17 on Saturday in the Ontario University Athletics football playoffs.

HAMILTON — Tristan Borges scored in the first half and was sent off in the second Saturday as Forge FC beat Cavalry FC 1-0 in the first leg of the Canadian Premier League final. Cavalry FC will host the rematch in Calgary on Nov. 2.

MEXICO CITY — Max Verstappen turned in a brilliant lap to snatch a surprising pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix. Then he opened his mouth.

VANCOUVER — The Canadian men’s field hockey team put themselves in a hole with a 5-3 loss to Ireland Saturday, but they can still dig themselves out and qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

BRASILIA, Brazil — Host Brazil dominated Canada in a 4-1 win Saturday, opening the FIFA U-17 World Cup in style. Canada, playing in its seventh U-17 World Cup, is still looking for its first win with 15 losses and four draws.

MONTREAL — They call him Brandon "Speedy" Banks for a reason. Banks caught three touchdowns on 201 yards to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 38-26 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afternoon in a potential CFL East final preview.

Christian Pulisic seemed to surprise himself with his hat trick for Chelsea.

REGINA — Derek King has made hockey ice in enough football and baseball stadiums to know he can't beat Mother Nature. He has to work with her.