National Sports

TORONTO — John Tavares didn't need to plug in GPS co-ordinates for the drive to his first game at Scotiabank Arena as a member of the Maple Leafs.

TORONTO — Blue Jays rookie shortstop Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., really appreciated it when veteran slugger Kendrys Morales came over to congratulate him in Toronto's dugout. Turns out, Morales wasn't speaking about Gurriel.

OTTAWA — After two exhibition games it's clear Alex Formenton has made an early impression on Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro followed-up on a solid short program to pick up silver in pairs at the Autumn Classic International figure skating competition on Friday. Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont.

VANCOUVER — The CFL's second-leading receiver won't be in the lineup when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats face off against the B.C. Lions on Saturday.

A leading anti-doping group hinted at changing the structure of the World Anti-Doping Agency, saying the decision to reinstate Russia's drug-fighting operation is a sign WADA leaders are saddled with "conflicting priorities.

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Fortunately for owner Brad Grant, he doesn't have time to dwell upon Stay Hungry's disappointment in the Little Brown Jug.

TORONTO — Less than a week removed from his final tennis match, Daniel Nestor was already trying his hand at baseball.

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi says he regrets punching Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad in an incident that cost him a suspension for the remainder of the NHL pre-season. "I feel bad about it.

TORONTO — Zlatan Ibrahimovic's highlight-reel goal in Toronto has come with a cost.