National Sports

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Canadian Premier League is just two years old but it's already clear who is the team to beat.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out through the 2021 season, ending his bid to make a late return for a playoff push.

LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France — In an incredible climax to the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar crushed fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic in the last stage Saturday before the finish in Paris, all but guaranteeing that he'll win the title at cycling

OTTAWA — Two parking lots at the Ottawa Senators' home arena are being converted into pop-up COVID-19 assessment centres.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with striker Yordy Reyna, sending the 27-year-old Peruvian to D.C. United. Vancouver will receive $400,000 in 2021 general allocation money in the deal.

Calgary is making a pitch to be a World Cup hub for both freestyle skiing and snowboard.

Friday's Games (All Times Eastern) NBA Western Conference Final L.A. Lakers 126 Denver 114 (L.A. Lakers lead series 1-0) --- MLB American League Tampa Bay 2 Baltimore 1 Cleveland 1 Detroit 0 L.A. Angels 6 Texas 2 N.Y.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep. The Milwaukee forward is the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, receiving that award Friday.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was clutch — again.