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Canada's Shapovalov advances; Auger-Aliassime and Marino ousted at French Open

Canada's Shapovalov advances; Auger-Aliassime and Marino ousted at French Open

PARIS — Denis Shapovalov exhaled visibly as he watched Brandon Nakashima's return sail out of play. Nakashima's unforced error capped a 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 win for the mercurial Shapovalov on Monday in first-round action at the French Open.
Toronto FC, no stranger to drama and power struggles, looks for wins and some harmony

Toronto FC, no stranger to drama and power struggles, looks for wins and some harmony

Toronto FC is no stranger to drama or power struggles over the years. In 2014, the MLS club fired manager Ryan Nelsen and virtually his entire coaching staff in the wake of Nelsen's public dressing down of then-general manager Tim Bezbatchenko.
Sail Canada says coach fired because lack of money, not pregnancy

Sail Canada says coach fired because lack of money, not pregnancy

Lisa Ross wants her job back. The two-time Olympic sailor for Canada was named to the national sailing team's coaching staff three years ago.
Blais scores twice, Canada beats Germany 5-2 to win gold at men's hockey worlds

Blais scores twice, Canada beats Germany 5-2 to win gold at men's hockey worlds

TAMPERE, Finland — Sammy Blais scored twice as Canada beat Germany 5-2 to capture gold at the men’s world hockey championship on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

LONDON — Chelsea hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager on Monday, tasking the Argentine coach with getting the best out of an expensively assembled squad that has underperformed at the start of a new era for the English club.
Blazers take care of business by crushing Petes 10-2 at Memorial Cup

Blazers take care of business by crushing Petes 10-2 at Memorial Cup

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — What a difference a day and a drubbing can make at the Memorial Cup.
Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play

Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand capped off the longest week on the LPGA Tour with a 3-and-1 victory Sunday to win the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play over Ayaka Furue of Japan.
Canadians win second straight at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

Canadians win second straight at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Olivia Smith scored twice Sunday as Canada blanked Panama 5-0 for its second straight win at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.
Grillo birdies 2nd playoff hole at Colonial after lead floats away on 18

Grillo birdies 2nd playoff hole at Colonial after lead floats away on 18

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emiliano Grillo could only watch as his ball kept floating and rolling back toward the No. 18 tee after his wayward shot into the flowing water of a small concrete drainage canal.
Blue Jays beat Twins 3-0 on Berríos' pitching, Kirk's hitting, Varsho's fielding

Blue Jays beat Twins 3-0 on Berríos' pitching, Kirk's hitting, Varsho's fielding

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Berríos made another solid start. Alejandro Kirk delivered a timely hit. Daulton Varsho did a little bit of everything.