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Honda Indy Toronto benefits Ontario tourism as organizers seek contract renewal

Honda Indy Toronto benefits Ontario tourism as organizers seek contract renewal

TORONTO — Although Christian Lundgaard stood atop the podium after the Honda Indy Toronto, local tourism may have been the real winner.
Canada looks for positives after 0-0 draw with Nigeria in Women's World Cup opener

Canada looks for positives after 0-0 draw with Nigeria in Women's World Cup opener

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada was left looking for positives Friday in the wake of a scoreless draw with Nigeria in its opening match at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Coach Bev Priestman and her players found some.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers wear down Edmonton Elks in 28-14 victory

Winnipeg Blue Bombers wear down Edmonton Elks in 28-14 victory

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros unleashed a long bomb to show that he had solved the Edmonton Elks' defence in the second half of a 28-14 win Thursday.

Paula Reto, Amelia Lewis lead LPGA Tour’s lone team event

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Paula Reto and Amelia Lewis shot a 9-under 61 in better-ball play Thursday at rainy Midland Country Club to take the second-round lead in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the LPGA Tour’s lone team event.
Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties

Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay a $60 million fine, the league announced Thursday
Crowd favourite Tommy Fleetwood shares British Open lead, McIlroy is among the survivors

Crowd favourite Tommy Fleetwood shares British Open lead, McIlroy is among the survivors

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — The British Open showed again Thursday that even after 163 years, golf's oldest championship can still deliver a few surprises.
Canada reaches round of 16 in women's world water polo championship

Canada reaches round of 16 in women's world water polo championship

FUKUOKA, Japan — Canada's women's water polo team advanced to the round of 16 at the world championship with a 17-12 victory Thursday over host Japan. Canada meets South Africa on Saturday in Fukuoka with the victor advancing to the quarterfinals.
Club Leon match in Leagues Cup seen as chance to compare Vancouver to benchmark

Club Leon match in Leagues Cup seen as chance to compare Vancouver to benchmark

VANCOUVER — Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini previously declared Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC the best team in this year's CONCACAF Champions League. But it fell at the final hurdle to Vancouver's Friday night opponent: Club Leon.
Guerrero's seventh inning lifts Blue Jays over Padres 4-0; Toronto avoids sweep

Guerrero's seventh inning lifts Blue Jays over Padres 4-0; Toronto avoids sweep

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. likes to think of his offence and defence separately, focusing on the task in front of him when he's playing. But the two dimensions of his game came together in one inning on Thursday.
Equestrian Ben Asselin handed 14-month sanction for doping violation

Equestrian Ben Asselin handed 14-month sanction for doping violation

OTTAWA — Equestrian Ben Asselin was handed a 14-month ban by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport on Thursday for an anti-doping rule violation.