National Sports

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally found his home-run swing at Rogers Centre but starting pitcher Chris Bassitt still can't find his mojo on the mound.

At six foot eight with a long wingspan to match, Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo can be a handful for his opponents. The 21-year-old has made big strides as he continues his first full season as a pro.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders need their young receivers to help get the job done on offence Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

TORONTO — There's no firm date for pitcher Alek Manoah's return to the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation. Manoah was demoted to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 6 after a poor start to the regular season.

TORONTO — The Universe Boss is embracing his role as an ambassador for the sport of cricket. Chris Gayle will be throwing out the opening pitch at Rogers Centre on Saturday as the Toronto Blue Jays host the Oakland Athletics.

Cris Collinsworth was ahead of the game on analytics, buying Pro Football Focus in 2014. The Emmy Award-winning football analyst says it wasn't until 2018, however, that he really started believing in the numbers.

After losing 3-0 midweek at league-leading FC Cincinnati, Toronto FC finds itself in equally hostile territory Saturday when it visits New England.

MONTREAL — Peter Smith will return as head coach of the Premier Hockey League's Montreal Force next season and the club has signed free-agent goaltender Lauren Bench.

It took 42 years, but Cris Collinsworth is finally part of the CFL. Earlier this month, the CFL announced a partnership with Pro Football Focus.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired Dan Lambert and Marc Savard to be assistants to new head coach Ryan Huska. Lambert spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators.