National Sports

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Lando Norris took pole position for the first time in a rain-hit qualifying session for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday after timing his final fast lap to perfection on a drying track.

VANCOUVER — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo felt like he'd scored the game-winning touchdown against the B.C. Lions Friday night, but a boisterous crowd left him momentarily confused.

Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie heads into the bye week with a winning record and an interesting situation at quarterback.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton’s two-run homer spoiled José Berríos’ return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto’s postseason hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night.

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The NBA has denied Canadian Andrew Wiggins' request for a vaccination exemption, leaving the Golden State Warriors swingman ineligible to play home games until he meets San Francisco's vaccination requirement.

Nick Suzuki doesn't think he's ever skated faster. The Montreal Canadiens centre had played 61 consecutive regular-season and playoff contests inside cavernous arenas devoid of spectators. Then things changed, if only a little.

VANCOUVER — Playoff pressure is building for the Vancouver Whitecaps as September comes to an end. With just 10 games to go in the Major League Soccer's regular season, the 'Caps (7-8-9) sit four points out of the post-season picture.

Toronto FC's game in Colorado on Saturday will be part reunion, albeit with three points on the line. The Rapids are full of TFC connections starting with head coach Robin Fraser, a former TFC assistant who took over the Colorado team in August 2019.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will get a home-field advantage boost when they return to Rogers Centre next week.

TORONTO — Ontario is opening the door wider for fans at sporting events, just in time for the NHL season and baseball's stretch drive.