National Sports

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen says a woman who has accused him of sexual assault was an "active, equal and enthusiastic" participant in a sexual encounter nearly five years ago.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Brooke Henderson is setting the pace in record-breaking style at the Evian Championship.

EUGENE, Ore. — Andre De Grasse will run in the men's 4x100-metre relay at the world track and field championships.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Gymnastics Canada should be concerned about reassuring parents across the country that the sport is safe.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Sunday's women's rugby test match between Canada and visiting Italy will be a family affair for Sophie de Goede.

Thursday's Scoreboard CFL Montreal 40 Ottawa 33 B.C. 17 Hamilton 12 --- MLB American League Houston 3 N.Y. Yankees 2 (Game 1) Houston 7 N.Y. Yankees 5 (Game 2) Detroit 7 Oakland 2 (Game 1) Oakland 5 Detroit 2 (Game 2) --- National League L.A.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions were tested Thursday but hung on for a 17-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1).

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Playing with a new set of golf clubs after his own ones failed to arrive from the United States, Glen Day never expected to be a contender at the Senior British Open this week.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles crouched down, put his hands on his knees and glared at the clock.

EUGENE, Ore. — Canada's Aaron Brown says he plans to keep chasing that elusive individual medal. The 30-year-old from Toronto finished seventh in a sizzling 200 metres at the world track and field championships on Thursday.