National Sports

WINNIPEG — The underdog Ottawa Redblacks drew up a blueprint for the winless Elks to follow when Edmonton takes on Winnipeg on Thursday.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

TORONTO — As soon as Arjun Nimmala arrived in Toronto, he knew he belonged with the Blue Jays. The 17-year-old shortstop was picked 20th overall by the Blue Jays at Major League Baseball's amateur draft on July 9.

TORONTO — The next two weeks will shape the Toronto Blue Jays' plan for Major League Baseball's upcoming trade deadline. It's not just that other teams will be deciding their needs in the coming days.

ALCALÁ DE HENARES, Spain — Toby Fournier had game highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds as Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup with an 89-45 win over Brazil on Wednesday.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets and forward Gabriel Vilardi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract worth US$6.875 million on Wednesday.

Toronto Argonauts tackle Isiah Cage will miss a third straight game with a thigh injury. On Wendesday, the Argos (4-0) listed Cage as being out for their road game Friday night versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3).

FUKUOKA, Japan — Canadian diver Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women's 10-metre platform final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. It's Canada's first medal at the event, which runs through July 30.

Dustin Crum has given Ottawa Redblacks plenty to cheer about the last two weeks. The young quarterback rallied Ottawa to a stunning 31-28 overtime home win Saturday night over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators announced Wednesday that they have parted ways with assistant general manager Trent Mann. The NHL team made the move official after reports broke last week that the 50-year-old from Sackville, N.B., was on his way out.