National Sports

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the starting lineup Friday for Toronto's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

BROSSARD, Que. — David Reinbacher is under pressure as a fifth-overall pick for the Montreal Canadiens. But head coach Martin St.

VANCOUVER — Tennis great and Team World captain John McEnroe is sharing his frustration over what he see as a lack of cooperation and care from tennis organization officials when it comes to the Laver Cup.

For most of the year, Mitch Hupé is an IT specialist with a division of the Manitoba government. But the 28-year-old from Winnipeg moonlights on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. And he is having a ball.

OTTAWA — Any changes the new owner of the Ottawa Senators will make will be through the lens of the fan. And that includes building a new arena.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s poor road form will once again be put to the test as it closes out a busy week against Atlanta on Saturday evening.

TORONTO — Ryan Reaves wasn't going to sign just anywhere. Max Domi, meanwhile, dreamt of pulling on the blue and white jersey since childhood. And Tyler Bertuzzi jumped at the chance to play for another Original Six franchise.

LYON, France — If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call.

Marco Arop catapulted himself to new heights, and just in time heading into an Olympic year. The towering six-foot-four 800-metre runner from Edmonton became the first Canadian to win world championship gold in the event in August.

PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland's game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it's only their third match of the pool stage.