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Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez upsets No. 31 seed at French Open

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez upsets No. 31 seed at French Open

PARIS — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez rallied for a 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over No. 31 seed Magda Linette of Poland in her main-draw debut at the French Open on Monday. The 18-year-old from Laval, Que.
Toronto's Laryea, Houston's Schmidt win MLS, NWSL weekly awards in Canada sweep

Toronto's Laryea, Houston's Schmidt win MLS, NWSL weekly awards in Canada sweep

TORONTO — Canadian fullback Richie Laryea of Toronto FC has been named MLS player of the week while Houston Dash midfielder Sophie Schmidt has won NWSL weekly honours.
Doc Rivers out as Clippers' coach, after seven seasons

Doc Rivers out as Clippers' coach, after seven seasons

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Most wins. Most playoff appearances. Top winning percentage. And now he's out.
Blue Jays to start Shoemaker in Game 1 against Rays, Ryu on tap in Game 2

Blue Jays to start Shoemaker in Game 1 against Rays, Ryu on tap in Game 2

The underdog Blue Jays are hoping to surprise the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays in their upcoming wild-card series. Toronto's skipper got things started Monday with an eyebrow-raising starting rotation announcement.
Hockey Nova Scotia launches survey to address racism, discrimination in sport

Hockey Nova Scotia launches survey to address racism, discrimination in sport

HALIFAX — The governing body for organized hockey in Nova Scotia launched an online survey Monday to find out how it can better address racism and discrimination in the game.
Queen's Plate winner Mighty Heart tops field for $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes

Queen's Plate winner Mighty Heart tops field for $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes

He captured the Queen's Plate as a 13/1 longshot, but Mighty Heart won't have the element of surprise in the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes.

Montreal Impact send veteran 'keeper Evan Bush to Vancouver Whitecaps

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have moved to solve their ongoing goalkeeper woes, acquiring veteran netminder Evan Bush from the Montreal Impact.

Edmonton's K.B. (The Bengal) Bhullar to make UFC debut on Fight Island in October

Unbeaten Edmonton middleweight K.B. (The Bengal) Bhullar has signed with the UFC and will make his debut with the promotion Oct. 10 against England's Tom Breese. The fight is on a televised card in Abu Dhabi.
Bubble won't be back for full 2020-21 NHL season

Bubble won't be back for full 2020-21 NHL season

EDMONTON — The 64 days spent in the NHL playoff bubble feel like six months to Barclay Goodrow. “It’s tough,” the Tampa Bay Lightning forward said. “It’s been a grind.” It's a grind he and players won't do again next season.
Jamaican Nicholas Hamilton joins Scotland's Dundee on loan from York 9 FC

Jamaican Nicholas Hamilton joins Scotland's Dundee on loan from York 9 FC

TORONTO — Jamaican winger/forward Nicholas Hamilton has joined Scotland's Dundee on loan from York 9 FC.
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