National Sports

BOSTON (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir capped the celebration of a half-century of women in the Boston Marathon with a finish to top them all.

For four years, Nick Mardner led the dream college life. From 2018 to 2021, the six-foot-six, 183-pound receiver from Mississauga, Ont., played football at the University of Hawaii. He had 46 catches for 913 yards (19.

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith could miss up to a month of the PGA Tour season with a fractured rib. Pendrith has been feeling rib discomfort since the Players Championship in early March, and a recent MRI revealed the fracture.

PHILADELPHIA — In Game 1 of their first-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors got hit in the mouth and now it's on them to make adjustments and fight back in Game 2 Monday night.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was involved in a car crash on the way to the club's training ground but was unhurt and should be available to play against Liverpool in the Premier League, manager Ralf Rangnick

TORONTO — William Nylander and Mitchell Marner each scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 without Auston Matthews on Sunday night.

VANCOUVER — A 17-7 loss to Ireland Sunday was a frustrating end for Canada at the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament but a team that had struggled recently found some confidence and managed to move up the overall series standings.

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is a finalist for the NBA's rookie of the year.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Thinking he might have a chance for a playoff, Jordan Spieth rolled in a 10-foot birdie on the 18th hole in regulation. He made an even bigger shot at Habour Town's signature hole in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage.

TORONTO — When outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was lost to the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain last week, the Toronto Blue Jays needed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to step up and supply offence in the clean-spot in the batting order.