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South Africa's Reto wins CP Women's Open as fans clamour for Canada's Henderson

South Africa's Reto wins CP Women's Open as fans clamour for Canada's Henderson

OTTAWA — Judged purely on number of fans and the volume of their cheers, Brooke Henderson appeared to be the runaway winner of the CP Women's Open.
Poulin, Bach spark Canada's scoring burst in 9-0 win over Japan in women's hockey

Poulin, Bach spark Canada's scoring burst in 9-0 win over Japan in women's hockey

HERNING, Denmark — Victoria Bach and several Canadian teammates took full advantage of the sustained offensive-zone time Japan gave them in Sunday's 9-0 win at the women's world hockey championship.
Whitecaps' playoff drive hits big pothole in 3-0 loss to Nashville

Whitecaps' playoff drive hits big pothole in 3-0 loss to Nashville

VANCOUVER — Losing 3-0 to Nashville SC was bad, but it was how the Vancouver Whitecaps lost that caused head coach Vanni Sartini’s blood to boil. Sartini called the defeat unacceptable.
Koné, Quioto spark Montreal to 2-0 victory over Fire

Koné, Quioto spark Montreal to 2-0 victory over Fire

CHICAGO (AP) — Ismaël Koné scored early before leaving on a red card during first-half stoppage time and CF Montreal turned back the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday in Major League Soccer action.
Redblacks outlast Elks 25-18, post second win of season

Redblacks outlast Elks 25-18, post second win of season

EDMONTON — Even playing the last-place Ottawa Redblacks couldn’t help the Edmonton Elks snap their horrendous home slump.
Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame

Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame

SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame on Saturday night, giving his entire 16-minute speech in English while reflecting on his career.
Insigne, Bernardeschi spark Toronto past Charlotte 2-0

Insigne, Bernardeschi spark Toronto past Charlotte 2-0

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi scored second-half goals to lead Toronto FC to a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday. Insigne gave Toronto a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute with his fourth goal of the season.
Analysis: Bills' 'thorough examination' clearly failed

Analysis: Bills' 'thorough examination' clearly failed

The Buffalo Bills decided releasing Matt Araiza was the “right thing” to do, two days after the rookie punter was accused of gang-raping a teenager in a civil lawsuit. The only surprise is that it took this long.
Canada drops all three games at L.A. Rugby Sevens

Canada drops all three games at L.A. Rugby Sevens

LOS ANGELES — So much for a happy Hollywood ending. Canada dropped all three of its Group B round robin games on Saturday in the World Rugby L.A. Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Yankees reliever Chapman out with infection from tattoo

Yankees reliever Chapman out with infection from tattoo

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman will be placed on the injured list after getting an infection in his leg from a recent tattoo.