National Sports

MONTREAL — Cody Fajardo was eager to have a strong start after the Montreal Alouettes waited three weeks to raise their Grey Cup banner. The Grey Cup MVP and the Alouettes did that and then some on Thursday night.

ATLANTA — Canada was left wondering what might have been after a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina that saw the Canadian men unable to convert quality scoring chances.

SAMMAMISH, Wash. (AP) — Lexi Thompson knew some form of the question was coming after shooting a 4-under 68 and taking the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

Jacob Wassermann says the transition from tending goal in hockey to rowing wasn't as difficult as people might think.

EDMONTON — It's hard to miss Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid jumping over the white fence of Warren Sillanpaa's downtown home.

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton — including a refuelling stop — the Oilers defenceman went to watch his son's soccer game Wednesday evening.

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira is happy to return to action, but not with the role he’s been handed. The Blue Bombers’ star running back will be backing up Johnny Augustine when Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (1-1) Friday.

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Spain advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy on Thursday.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has spent his entire life pushing toward the biggest moment on hockey's biggest stage. The crisp winter nights on outdoor rinks. The countless hours inside arenas. The long bus rides.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.