National Sports

BALTIMORE — Locked in a desperate push to get back into the playoffs, the Boston Red Sox had no intention of waiting until the end of the month to upgrade their starting rotation.

HAMILTON — Brandon Banks and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats exorcised plenty of demons Saturday night. Banks scored three touchdowns — including the game-winner with under three minutes to play — to lead Hamilton past Calgary 30-23 on Saturday night.

MONTREAL — Reinforcements couldn't have returned at a better time for Toronto FC. Alejandro Pozuelo and Jozy Altidore scored to give Toronto FC a 2-0 victory over the rival the Montreal Impact on Saturday night at Saputo Stadium.

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — As their country prepares to celebrate Bastille Day, Julian Alaphilippe and Thibaut Pinot were in the mood for fireworks a day in advance at the Tour de France.

SILVERSTONE, England — By only six milliseconds - 0.006 seconds - Lewis Hamilton was left in an unusual position on Saturday: Missing out on pole for the British Grand Prix.

OTTAWA — Vernon Adams Jr. has made three straight starts for the Montreal Alouettes at quarterback — and it's clear he's finding his form.

NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Daniel Hudson sat alone on the bench after the final out, needing a minute to decompress. He certainly deserved it.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack returned to England on Saturday night, riding a 15-game win streak and nursing a few lumps after a hard-fought 22-18 victory over Featherstone Rovers.

TORONTO — The past seven weeks for Simon Pagenaud have been part basking in the heady afterglow of his Indianapolis 500 win, and part itching for another victory.

TORONTO — Teenager Colton Herta knew he was capable of succeeding in IndyCar when he began his first full season on the Series this year. He just didn't think success would come so quickly.