National Sports

VANCOUVER — It was a tale of two halves for Canada's men's rugby team on Sunday. Up against Japan to open the Pacific Nations Cup tournament, Canada faltered early. Thirty-one minutes into the game, the Brave Blossoms held a 31-0 lead.

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — The BMW Championship was one tournament Keegan Bradley never thought he could win, only because he didn't think he would be playing.

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — The BMW Championship was one tournament Keegan Bradley never thought he could win, only because he didn't think he would be playing.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player to appear in the same game for both teams.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player to appear in the same game for both teams.

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman gave younger teammate Bowden Francis for inspiring the veteran's first-rate pitching performance on Sunday.

TORONTO (AP) — After Taylor Ward offered a critical take on Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis’ latest strong start, fellow Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt made sure he had his teammate’s back.

TORONTO (AP) — After Taylor Ward offered a critical take on Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis’ latest strong start, fellow Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt made sure he had his teammate’s back.

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko covered her face with her hands and cried tears of joy. An Olympic gold medal . Entry into the Hall of Fame. And now another major championship title — at the home of golf, no less.

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko covered her face with her hands and cried tears of joy. An Olympic gold medal . Entry into the Hall of Fame. And now another major championship title — at the home of golf, no less.