National Sports

Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given.

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Nelly Korda holed two long birdie putts to start her recovery from a six-shot deficit to Charley Hull, cutting the lead down to one shot Saturday going into the final round of The Annika.

The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and Laval Rouge et Or will clash in this year's Vanier Cup.

HELSINKI — Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their figure skating beach party to the Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix and won Saturday's rhythm dance. This year's world championship silver medallists scored top marks of 84.

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Rafael Campos celebrated the birth of his daughter Monday and was poised for another big moment.

VANCOUVER — About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin.

VANCOUVER — The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday.

In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women's team Saturday.

VANCOUVER — The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepares for a rematch with Winnipeg on Sunday at B.C.

BUCHAREST — Romania, surviving a late red card, hung on to defeat a determined Canada 35-27 in a men's international rugby test match Saturday. The Canadian men, ranked 22nd in the world compared to No.