National Sports

PARIS — Canada established itself as a hammer throw powerhouse when Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers won men’s and women’s gold at last year's world championships. They’re halfway to defending their titles as the world’s best at the Paris Olympics.

PARIS — Andre De Grasse will not be coming away with a medal in the men's 100 metres. The 29-year-old sprinter from Markham, Ont., ran a time a season-best time of 9.98 seconds to finish fifth in the third semifinal heat on Sunday at Stade de France.

The Canadians went winless across their three preliminary round matchups and finished at the bottom of a group that also includes France and Australia.

There are two bronze medals in boxing, meaning those who made it to the semifinals are guaranteed a spot on the podium.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Andrea Lee took the lead Saturday in a bid for her second Portland Classic victory in three seasons, shooting a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke advantage over Dewi Weber and Alexa Pano.

VANCOUVER — Forward Levonte Johnson came on to start the second half and added some of the aggression that was lacking in the first 45 minutes as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back from an early deficit for a 3-1 win over Club Tijuana on Saturday t

TORONTO — A date with Mexico's Pachuca in Leagues Cup play offers Toronto FC a welcome albeit difficult new challenge. "Everyone's excited, to be honest," said Toronto defender Nickseon Gomis. "Because it's a cup.

REGINA — It was déjà vu all over again for the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The last time the Elks played the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina, they came away with a 36-27 victory on Sept. 15, 2023.

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu is sick of comebacks.

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge launched his 41st home run, adding to his major league-leading total, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Saturday. “We're watching greatness.