National Sports

Lauren James fires England to a 1-0 win over Denmark at the Women's World Cup

SYDNEY (AP) — In the end, it was worth the wait. With a flash of early brilliance, Lauren James ended England's run of more than seven hours without a goal from open play to seal a 1-0 win against Denmark at the Women’s World Cup on Friday.

Jul 28, 2023 8:13 AM Read more >

Qin Haiyang of China sets a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at world championships

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Qin Haiyang of China set a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the swimming world championships on Friday, winning the gold medal in 2 minutes, 05.48 seconds.

Jul 28, 2023 8:12 AM Read more >

Several stars at the Women's World Cup honed their skills with US collegiate teams

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Christine Sinclair. Megan Rapinoe. Sarina Bolden. Like many players in the Women’s World Cup , all three stars built their skills at the U.S. collegiate level.

Jul 28, 2023 8:03 AM Read more >

After making headlines over lack of media access, Canada adds World Cup availability

MELBOURNE, Australia — A day after making headlines for lack of media access at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Canada Soccer scheduled a player availability for Saturday.

Jul 28, 2023 7:43 AM Read more >

Miguel Angel Jimenez takes 1st-round lead at the Senior British Open

BRIDGEND, Wales (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 5-under 66 to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open on Thursday, five years after he became the first Spaniard to win the tournament.

Jul 27, 2023 8:49 PM Read more >

Paula Reto leads Evian Championship after 1st round, Henderson five back

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Paula Reto had eight birdies as she carded a 7-under 64 to take a surprise first-round lead at the Évian Championship on Thursday.

Jul 27, 2023 8:46 PM Read more >

Lee Hodges has first-round lead in 3M Open, Canada's Svensson three back

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Lee Hodges got off to a good start in his bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead in the first round of the 3M Open.

Jul 27, 2023 8:29 PM Read more >

Sho-no: Ohtani not pitching in Toronto disappoints Blue Jays fans

TORONTO — For months Cory Gosselin was looking forward to seeing Shohei Ohtani, a generational baseball talent, pitch in person.

Jul 27, 2023 7:59 PM Read more >

Ottawa Senators sign winger Vladimir Tarasenko to one-year, US$5M contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed winger Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year contract worth US$5 million on Thursday. Tarasenko, 31, is a six-time 30-goal scorer in the NHL.

Jul 27, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Davis still a Ticat after failed physical voids trade to Calgary Stampeders

Ja'Gared Davis is still a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. Hamilton dealt the veteran defensive lineman to the Calgary Stampeders on Tuesday. But the deal was voided Thursday after Davis failed his physical.

Jul 27, 2023 5:22 PM Read more >