National Sports

MOSCOW — Data posted by Russian-linked hackers show four-time Olympic gold medallist runner Mo Farah's blood readings were once flagged by track's governing body. The findings were part of his biological passport.

Canadian middleweight Elias (The Spartan) Theodorou knows exactly what to expect from hard-nosed Hawaiian Brad Tavares on "The Ultimate Fighter Finale" UFC card in Las Vegas on Friday. Tavares (14-5-0) will be in his face all night.

Canada plays its first competitive game under Octavio Zambrano on Friday when it takes on French Guiana to open the 2017 Gold Cup.

CALGARY — To say rodeo is in Zeke Thurston's blood doesn't quite go far enough. It seems to be drilled into his DNA.

TORONTO — An all-star with a US$139-million contract, Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is living large in the NBA. But the 27-year-old from Compton, Calif., never thought he would grace the cover of a video game.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will wear a sponsor patch on their game jerseys for the first time next season. A Sun Life logo will be added to the front left shoulder of the team's uniform, the Raptors said Thursday in a release.

MONTREAL — Darian Durant is hoping for a break-out game for the Montreal Alouettes.

MONTREAL — Goaltender Charlie Lindgren agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Lindgren, 23, has played the last two years with Montreal's AHL team and is expected to play there again this season.

Wednesday's Games MLB American League Toronto 7 N.Y. Yankees 6 Oakland 7 Chicago White Sox 4 Texas 8 Boston 2 L.A.

VANCOUVER — In a soccer game that was like a heavyweight boxing match Yordy Reyna delivered the knockout punch for the Vancouver Whitecaps.