National Sports

DETROIT — The Toronto Blue Jays figured out the perfect strategy against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The Blue Jays simply sat back and let the Tigers' pitching staff beat itself with control problems.

MONTREAL — The offence finally showed signs of life for the Montreal Alouettes. Tyrell Sutton and back-up quarterback Vernon Adams ran in touchdowns and B.J.

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Some of the best golfers in the world are competing in New Jersey this weekend — and vying for attention with a guy whose best finish was an age-group club title. That would be President Donald Trump.

LONDON — Canadian Liam Stanley has qualified for the men's T38 800-metre final at the world para athletics championships. The 20-year-old Victoria native won his qualifying heat with the fastest time of the day on Friday, finishing in two minutes 5.

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Shanshan Feng increased her lead in the U.S. Women's Open and lost the spotlight. It happens when the president of the United States shows up.

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman says a "bad call" cost her $1 million.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors continued their restructuring Friday by confirming the trade of Canadian guard Cory Joseph to Indiana. The deal helps pave the way for the reported acquisition of unrestricted free agent C.J.

GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — Alie Jimerson had four points to lead Canada to a 10-6 win over Wales on Friday at the FIL Rathbones Women's Lacrosse World Cup.

HAMILTON — If the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hope to get their sputtering offence turned around in CFL action on Saturday night, they're going to have to do it against one of the league's top defences.

FOIX, France — After the setback, the fightback. The day after losing the Tour de France lead to Fabio Aru, Chris Froome and his Team Sky showed on Friday they still have cards up their sleeves.