National Sports

Edmonton Elks forge ambitious future with multilingual broadcasts

Victor Cui isn't resting on his laurels. On Saturday night, the Edmonton Elks' home game versus the B.C. Lions will be the first pro football contest to be broadcast in Punjabi.

Jul 28, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

China edges Haiti 1-0 to keep World Cup hopes alive despite going down to 10 players

Adelaide, Australia (AP) — Despite playing with 10 players for more than an hour, China defied the odds to secure a 1-0 victory over Haiti in its second game of the Women’s World Cup .

Jul 28, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

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 >