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AP Sports Digest for Saturday, April 17

The highlights of Saturday’s AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, http://newsroom.ap.

Apr 17, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

Hamilton takes pole for Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Red Bulls, Canada's Stroll 10th

IMOLA, Italy — World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to claim pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday.

Apr 17, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

Toronto Arrows score seven tries to thump Seattle Seawolves 52-7

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Toronto Arrows ran in seven tries Saturday to thrash the Seattle Seawolves 52-7 in Major League Rugby play. Both teams came into the game in need of a win ranked at the bottom in their respective conferences.

Apr 17, 2021 10:07 AM Read more >

Toronto FC looking at hosting Cruz Azul at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Toronto FC is looking at hosting Mexico's Cruz Azul at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., later this month. The two teams are set to meet April 27 in the first leg of their Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal.

Apr 17, 2021 8:54 AM Read more >

Russia wins figure skating World Team Trophy event, Canada sixth

OSAKA, Japan — World champion Anna Shcherbakova won the women’s free skate on Saturday to seal Russia's first-ever victory at the figure skating World Team Trophy. Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto finished second with 150.

Apr 17, 2021 8:48 AM Read more >

Leylah Annie Fernandez wraps up Billie Jean King Cup win for Canada against Serbia

KRALJEVO, Serbia — Leylah Annie Fernandez clinched a Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie victory for Canada with a dramatic win on Saturday. The 18-year-old from Laval, Que.

Apr 17, 2021 7:20 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps ready for challenges of another pandemic season

VANCOUVER — Heading into a new season, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos is frustrated. Just days before the Whitecaps are set to kick off their Major League Soccer campaign, he has yet to hold a training session with his full squad.

Apr 17, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event

CALGARY — Reigning Canadian women's champion Kerri Einarson is off to a 3-0 start at the Grand Slam of Curling's Humpty's Champions Cup. The Manitoba rink beat Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa 8-2 in the second draw on Friday.

Apr 16, 2021 10:27 PM Read more >

Canada's Adam Svensson leads MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute

LAS VEGAS — Canadian Adam Svensson is halfway to another victory on the Korn Ferry Tour. Svensson matched the course record on Friday with an 8-under 64 to reach 12-under through two rounds of the MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute.

Apr 16, 2021 7:52 PM Read more >

Toffoli scores twice, Canadiens put some distance on Flames with 2-1 win

Montreal Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme had a brief chat with Tyler Toffoli before Friday night's game. The team's leading scorer hadn't scored in six games.

Apr 16, 2021 7:03 PM Read more >