National Sports

TORONTO — For once the Blue Jays bats got to Red Sox ace Chris Sale. Unfortunately for Toronto, the Jays couldn't keep Boston's offence in check in a 5-4 loss at Rogers Centre on Thursday night.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Quarterback desperation means NFL teams can't pass on taking a passer — even a flawed one — in the draft.

WASHINGTON — After the Capitals scored early, the Penguins scored often to stun their rivals with yet another comeback.

REGINA — The family of one of the players killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash wants the Saskatchewan government to improve safety at highway intersections and to make the work a priority.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don't back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup. Morocco also has bid to host soccer's showcase.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, New Jersey Devils left-winger Taylor Hall and Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon were named the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Thursday.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry resumed full practice with contact and could play for the defending champion Golden State Warriors as soon as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night against New Orleans.

TORONTO — Alexandre Despatie was five years old when he first started diving in his backyard pool. He loved it immediately and started dreaming big. Despatie's skills grew exponentially and it wasn't long before he made his mark on the sport.

Austin Pasztor is living proof the draft isn't the only path to a productive NFL career. The six-foot-seven, 308-pound offensive lineman is preparing for his seventh season and second with the Atlanta Falcons despite not being drafted.

TORONTO — Raptors guard Delon Wright refused to take the bait Thursday when asked about some trash-talk from Washington's Kelly Oubre Jr. The Wizards forward slid in a barb after Wednesday's 108-98 Game 5 loss in Toronto.