National Sports

BOSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots caused irreparable damage to a U.S. flag signed by Tom Brady by improperly displaying it in the team's hall of fame at Gillette Stadium, the flag's owner contends in a federal lawsuit.

TORONTO — Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., delivered a pre-season pronouncement that last year's squad provided the trailer and this year's team would deliver the movie. Well grab your popcorn, baseball fans.

SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA, Spain — Facing a physical Argentina side, Canada survived some first-half frustration to rally after the break for a 2-0 win in an international soccer friendly Thursday.

VANCOUVER — Stephanie Labbe had just been introduced as the Vancouver Whitecaps general manager of women’s soccer when the former goaltender for Canada’s Olympic champion team addressed the issue of abuse in sport.

Justin Trudeau says the federal government isn't in the business of creating organizations.

EDMONTON — Jake Virtanen's tryout stint with the Edmonton Oilers is over. The club released the 26-year-old former Vancouver Canuck from his professional tryout offer on Thursday.

HAMILTON — Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats could give their playoff hopes a boost by continuing their trend coming off a bye week. Hamilton (4-10) hosts Saskatchewan (6-9) on Friday night in a game that's important to both clubs.

CALGARY — Provincial government money set aside to renovate the sliding track at Calgary's Canada Olympic Park has been redirected into the park's commercial side to a public day lodge.

TOKYO — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Japanese qualifier Rio Noguchi on Thursday.

Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly appreciate the quiet moments. The ones off to the side, away from fans and media, where they get the opportunity to pick the brain of one of hockey's best-ever talents.