National Sports

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins feels that his team kept pace with — or even exceeded — its American League East rivals at the trade deadline. Shortstop Paul DeJong was added to the Blue Jays in a deal with the St.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and their fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Bo Bichette is just day to day with right knee discomfort.

TRENČÍN, Slovakia — Ryder Ritchie scored a hat trick and had two assists for Canada's men's under-18 hockey team in a 14-4 over co-host Slovakia at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are an exciting, young team and Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be part of what he thinks is an exciting future.

CALGARY — Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senior tour event Aug.

Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished.

TORONTO — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont.

TORONTO — A majority of Proline players saw Canada advancing to the second round of the women's World Cup soccer tournament. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 52 per cent of bets had Canada defeating Australia on Monday.

MELBOURNE, Australia — While Olympic champion Canada has exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the group stage, 16 teams are still in contention.