National Sports

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Chasing a maiden senior major title, Darren Clarke opened a two-shot lead at the Senior British Open after the second round at Gleneagles Friday.

Jade Rose, Olivia Smith and Zoe Burns, who have all won caps at the senior level, will lead Canada at next month's FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica.

WINNIPEG — Forward Jeff Malott agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way deal with the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The contract carries an annual average salary of US$762,500.

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).