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SAKHIR, Bahrain — Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc confirmed he is to be reckoned with by taking his first career pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will be without forward Patrick McCaw for likely the next three weeks. The forward sprained his right thumb in Thursday night's win at New York, and will wear a splint for approximately three weeks.

SILVAPLANA, Switzerland — Megan Oldham had crossed her fingers hoping she would qualify for a couple of World Cups this season. Instead, the 17-year-old freestyle skier from Parry Sound, Ont.

Toronto FC's first goal against New York City FC took a header, eight passes and a clinical finish. And Spanish debutante Alejandro Pozuelo was at the heart of it.

Friday's Games NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 St.

Friday's Games NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 St.

CALGARY — It wasn't a three-goal game for Sean Monahan, to the chagrin of the unwitting Saddledome patrons who mistakenly threw their hats onto the ice on his last-minute goal. It was still a big night, though, for the slumping centre.

WASHINGTON — There was nothing Zion Williamson could do but watch. Once again, Williamson and Duke were at the mercy of an opponent's last-second shot at the rim.

TORONTO — Two eye-popping goals, a gorgeous assist and a marvellous first impression. Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo had a remarkable debut for Toronto FC on Friday night, pulling the strings as advertised in a 4-0 win over New York City FC.

TORONTO — As Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis rounded first he had his eyes locked on the glove of Detroit Tigers centre-fielder Mikie Mahtook.