National Sports

ATLANTA — Justin Meram scored his first two goals for Atlanta United, netting the winner in the 83rd minute, in a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact on Saturday night.

TORONTO — A few weeks ago Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo conducted separate conversations with rookies Danny Jansen and Cavan Biggio about taking on leadership roles despite their youth.

TORONTO — Flavien Prat didn't have to worry about the inquiry sign Saturday. Prat rode One Bad Boy to victory in the $1-million Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.

The last time Kemba Walker was playing for a team in New England, he delivered a championship. Boston fans can only hope that repeats itself.

TORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman left Saturday's game against Kansas City after four innings because of cramps in his left shoulder and pectoral muscle.

MONTREAL — Winnipeg's Tyler Mislawchuk could not hold back tears of joy after making Canadian triathlon history.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy on Saturday, naming former Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol as an assistant on Mike Babcock's staff and signing two depth players ahead of free agency.

VANCOUVER — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula says he won't ask fans to break the bank when it comes to deciding whether to renovate the team's current stadium in the suburbs or build a new one downtown.

LONDON — Major league baseball's first game in Europe received a royal launch. Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees played the Boston Red Sox.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks placed Ryan Spooner on waivers Saturday with the intention of buying out the final year of his contact.