National Sports

VANCOUVER — Solomon Elimimian has had seasons end in titles and heartbreak, awards and devastating injuries. What he hasn't experienced is a year like 2017. Elimimian's B.C.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Vancouver Canucks bounced back on the second night of a back-to-back. Derek Dorsett had two goals and an assist in the Canucks' 4-2 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

NEW YORK — The national anthem singer at the Brooklyn Nets' home opener took a knee at the end of her performance. Justine Skye was nearing the completion of the song Friday night when she went to one knee for the finish.

TORONTO — Winnipeg won't have its top receiver for its game in Toronto on Saturday, but Argonauts linebacker Bear Woods doesn't expect the Blue Bombers' offence to skip a beat.

MONTREAL — Rebecca Marino's return to professional tennis has been delayed due to International Tennis Federation administrative regulations.

TORONTO — Early in the second quarter of Toronto's opening-night win over Chicago, Delon Wright pump-faked then drove to the hoop, tossing up an acrobatic basket that landed him on his back side and drew a whistle.

TORONTO — With Montreal Alouettes defensive back Tevaughn Campbell slated to come on board after the CFL season and a space open for Adam Zaruba should he quit his NFL dream, the Canadian men's rugby sevens team already has football talent on its ros

MONTREAL — A visit from 92-year-old coaching legend Marv Levy may have been uplifting but it came far too late to save the Montreal Alouettes season.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have made a habit of grinding out points away from home this year. They'll need one more gritty effort to guarantee an easier playoff road.

NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson has been suspended for one game without pay for his hit on Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano.