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Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

OTTAWA — Scotland fell behind 5-0 early but reeled off the next 31 points en route to a 73-12 win over Canada in a rugby test match Saturday.
Netherlands into Euro 2024 semifinal against England after beating Turkey

Netherlands into Euro 2024 semifinal against England after beating Turkey

BERLIN (AP) — The Netherlands came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and book its place in the European Championship semifinals.
Trae Bell-Haynes released from Canadian Olympic men's basketball training camp

Trae Bell-Haynes released from Canadian Olympic men's basketball training camp

TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes has been released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp, Canada Basketball announced Saturday.
Shapovalov falls in five-set third-round match to Shelton at Wimbledon

Shapovalov falls in five-set third-round match to Shelton at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canadian Denis Shapovalov dropped a five-round battle 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to American Ben Shelton in third-round men's singles action at Wimbledon on Saturday.
England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals

England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Three years on from losing the European Championship final on penalties, England beat Switzerland in a shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024.
Blue Jays' Justin Turner reinstated from paternity list, Mayza clears waivers

Blue Jays' Justin Turner reinstated from paternity list, Mayza clears waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated first baseman Justin Turner from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, utility player Addison Barger was optioned to triple-A Buffalo.
Rookie receiver Shemar Bridges off to impressive start with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Rookie receiver Shemar Bridges off to impressive start with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Shemar Bridges is off to an impressive start to his CFL career. The six-foot-four, 210-pound rookie receiver has quickly become a big part of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence, leading it in catches (28), yards (309) and touchdowns (three).
No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon's third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon's third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

LONDON (AP) — No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek again faltered at Wimbledon , losing in the third round to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday. The result ended a 21-match winning streak for Swiatek.
Raptors re-sign veteran guard-forward Garrett Temple

Raptors re-sign veteran guard-forward Garrett Temple

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have re-signed veteran guard-forward Garrett Temple. The team did not disclose the length of the contract or the financial terms of it. Temple was a free agent after spending last season in Toronto where he averaged 3.
Jets sign forward Gustafsson, defenceman Stanley to two-year contract extensions

Jets sign forward Gustafsson, defenceman Stanley to two-year contract extensions

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward David Gustafsson and defenceman Logan Stanley to two-year contract extensions.