National Sports

BRUSSELS — Canada's Shawn Barber won bronze in the pole vault at the Diamond League Final on Friday. The 24-year-old from Toronto cleared 5.83 metres on his first attempt, but missed his three attempts at 5.88. Russia's Timur Morgunov cleared 5.

TORONTO — Kia Nurse glammed it up on the red carpet at last week's iHeartRadio MMVAs. She spent a day last month inspiring a group of young women at a downtown Toronto court that Nike had dressed up with a huge billboard in her honour.

OTTAWA — Sophie Schmidt is ready for a big year on and off the soccer pitch.

TORONTO — The complexities of father facing son played out this week in Michael Bradley's house ahead of Toronto FC's match against Los Angeles FC.

MONTREAL — Even after a humbling loss in Toronto, Montreal Impact fullback Daniel Lovitz is eager to face the Eastern Conference-leading New York Red Bulls.

Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley expects a "fight to the death" Saturday against the London Broncos. While Rowley had a slight smile in saying it, the stakes are high for Round 3 of the Super 8 Qualifiers.

INDIANAPOLIS — Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens has been transferred to a hospital near his home of Indianapolis to continue his recovery after a frightening crash. The native of Guelph, Ont.

Yannick Gingras is looking forward to Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park for two important reasons. The driver from Sorel, Que., will have horses in the co-main events on the $1.7-million card.

TORONTO — It's Labour Day weekend in the CFL, and for many, the unofficial start of the season. For some teams, it's an opportunity to begin their playoff push against a bitter rival.

CALGARY — An Alberta player with the Western Hockey League who was seriously burned while hanging out at a backyard firepit has tweeted he will be released from a Calgary hospital today.