National Sports

VANCOUVER — Duron Carter says it was simply time for his B.C. Lions to get a win on Friday. "We have the weapons on offence. Everybody knows what we can do individually," the wide receiver said after B.C.

TORONTO — Blue Jays rookie Bo Bichette was so confident of hitting his first career walk-off home run, he predicted as much moments before his 12th inning heroics against the New York Yankees on Friday.

TORONTO — Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night. Marner and the Maple Leafs have agreed on a new contract after a long off-season of negotiations.

WINNIPEG — Dustin Byfuglien's name was a surprise addition to the list of key Winnipeg Jets players absent from the first day of training camp Friday.

QUEBEC — Australian Michael Matthews joined a select group of cyclists on Friday when he sprinted to a photo-finish victory in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors say a new line of team-branded hijabs is part of a broader effort to be more inclusive to fans of all cultures.

VANCOUVER — It's been a disappointing season for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but coach Marc Dos Santos says the team isn't quitting with just four games to go.

VICTORIA — Vancouver Canucks newcomer Micheal Ferland was singing the praises of Elias Pettersson on Friday after skating on a line with the NHL's reigning rookie of the year on the opening day of training camp.

Toronto FC, New York City FC and both their coaches have been fined following an incident in stoppage time of the MLS teams' 1-1 tie at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian hasn't forgotten what happened last week. Now, Elimimian wants to see how his team responds in the aftermath of a humbling loss.