Skip to content

National Sports

Eric Gagné returns to Dodgers' mound on the 20th anniversary of his 84 consecutive saves streak

Eric Gagné returns to Dodgers' mound on the 20th anniversary of his 84 consecutive saves streak

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With “Welcome to the Jungle” blaring like the old days, Eric Gagné took the mound and fired a strike Wednesday night on the 20th anniversary of recording his 84th consecutive save for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Read more >
The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can't participate

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can't participate

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Messi's leg injury was the only major obstacle that fell into Argentina's path while it rolled through group play and into the Copa America quarterfinals.
Read more >
Toronto FC can't hold onto early lead against Orlando, falls to fifth straight loss

Toronto FC can't hold onto early lead against Orlando, falls to fifth straight loss

TORONTO — John Herdman had a blunt message after Toronto FC slumped to its fifth straight loss and saw its winless slide stretch to eight games (0-6-2). "This has to be a turning point for the club tonight.
Read more >
Ryan Gauld has three assists in Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over reeling Minnesota United

Ryan Gauld has three assists in Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over reeling Minnesota United

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night.
Read more >
Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead New York City to 2-0 victory over Montreal

Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead New York City to 2-0 victory over Montreal

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Alonso Martínez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night.
Read more >
Alvarez's three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2; Guerrero's hit streak reaches nine

Alvarez's three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2; Guerrero's hit streak reaches nine

TORONTO — It's a hard time to be a Toronto Blue Jay.
Read more >
Plate-winning American trainer David Hofmans dies at age 81

Plate-winning American trainer David Hofmans dies at age 81

TORONTO — American trainer David Hofmans, who won the '97 Queen's Plate, died Wednesday. He was 81. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Read more >
Andreescu through to third round at Wimbledon with win over Noskova

Andreescu through to third round at Wimbledon with win over Noskova

LONDON — Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 7-6 (5) win over 26th-seed Linda Noskova of Czechia on Wednesday. Andreescu won on her first match point, scoring her 28th winner on a backhand.
Read more >
Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. voted into American League starting lineup for all-star game

Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. voted into American League starting lineup for all-star game

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is back in the American League's starting lineup for the upcoming All-Star Game. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman was voted in as a starter on Wednesday night.
Read more >
Brissett, Alexander released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp

Brissett, Alexander released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp

TORONTO — Oshae Brissett and Kyle Alexander have been released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp, Canada Basketball announced Wednesday.
Read more >