National Sports

Canada defeats Dominican Republic 1-0 at CONCACAF men's U-20 championship

IRAPUATO — Tavio Ciccarelli scored in the 86th minute to lift Canada over the Dominican Republic 1-0 on Tuesday at the 2024 CONCACAF men's under-20 soccer championship.

Jul 23, 2024 8:32 PM Read more >

CF Montreal trades forward Mason Toye to Portland Timbers

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has traded American forward Mason Toye to the Portland Timbers.

Jul 23, 2024 6:58 PM Read more >

Member of Canada Soccer support team detained in France for alleged drone use

PARIS — The Canadian Olympic Committee says a "non-accredited" member of Canada Soccer's support team has been detained by French authorities in Saint-Étienne for allegedly using a drone to record New Zealand's women's soccer team during practice.

Jul 23, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Alexander's 21 points lead Canada to 77-74 win over Australia in pre-Olympic game

SEGOVIA — Kayla Alexander had 21 points and six rebounds as Canada's women's basketball team continued its preparations for the Paris Olympics with a 77-74 win over No. 3 Australia on Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >

Hendrix, Ajou claim top scores in weekly CFL honour roll

TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Ajou Ajou and defensive lineman DeWayne Hendrix of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were among the top performers in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday. Ajou was the top-rated offensive player with a grade of 81.

Jul 23, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes to the practice roster Tuesday. Grymes, 33, was released in January by the Edmonton Elks after missing the 2022 and 2023 seasons with a knee injury.

Jul 23, 2024 9:27 AM Read more >

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law

PARIS (AP) — European soccer leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules.

Jul 23, 2024 4:31 AM Read more >

Chang grabs early lead in Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship

VANCOUVER — Sixteen-year-old Ha Young Chang carded three birdies on the first nine holes and then rolled to a 4-under 68 in Monday's opening round of the Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship. Chang, of Surrey, B.C.

Jul 22, 2024 10:51 PM Read more >

Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. Veteran James Paxton of Richmond, B.C., was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan on the 40-man roster.

Jul 22, 2024 8:10 PM Read more >

Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest destination more than a pit stop.

Jul 22, 2024 6:12 PM Read more >