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Canadian Stephen Ames wins Boeing Classic by 7 shots

Canadian Stephen Ames wins Boeing Classic by 7 shots

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — Calgary-based golfer Stephen Ames shot a final-round 63 on Sunday to win the Champions Tour Boeing Classic by seven shots.
Rybakina upset with arduous schedule at National Bank Open: 'I feel destroyed'

Rybakina upset with arduous schedule at National Bank Open: 'I feel destroyed'

MONTREAL — Elena Rybakina is not pleased with how her National Bank Open unfolded. The third seed from Kazakhstan lost to 15th seed Liudmila Samsonova of Russia 6-1, 1-6, 2-6 Sunday afternoon in a semifinal originally scheduled for Saturday.
Varsho's five RBIs power Blue Jays past Cubs 11-4; Toronto avoids three-game sweep

Varsho's five RBIs power Blue Jays past Cubs 11-4; Toronto avoids three-game sweep

TORONTO — Struggling with injuries after a gruelling 17 games in 17 days, the Toronto Blue Jays needed their hitters at the bottom of the batting order to step up.
Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women's World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women's World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — There will be a first-time winner of the Women's World Cup this year, and maybe, just maybe, it will be host country Australia.
Barrett scores 31 points, Canada comes back to beat Germany in basketball exhibition

Barrett scores 31 points, Canada comes back to beat Germany in basketball exhibition

HAMBURG — RJ Barrett scored 31 points and Canada came back to beat Germany 113-112 in overtime in the final of the DBB SuperCup, a warm-up basketball tournament for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Canada makes three changes to starting lineup for second rugby test against Tonga

Canada makes three changes to starting lineup for second rugby test against Tonga

Canada coach Kingsley Jones has made three changes to his starting lineup for Monday's rugby test match with Tonga.
Déjà Vu: American golfer Lilia Vu captures 2nd major in 2023 at Women's British Open

Déjà Vu: American golfer Lilia Vu captures 2nd major in 2023 at Women's British Open

WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) — American golfer Lilia Vu won the Women’s British Open to claim her second major title of 2023, taking any potential drama out of the final round by shooting 5-under 67 for a six-stroke victory on Sunday.
Jays third baseman Chapman out against Cubs with finger inflammation

Jays third baseman Chapman out against Cubs with finger inflammation

Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman has been scratched from the Blue Jays' series finale against the Chicago Cubs with right middle-finger inflammation.
Andreescu out with small back stress fracture, will miss Cincinnati Open

Andreescu out with small back stress fracture, will miss Cincinnati Open

MONTREAL — Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu says she has a small stress fracture in her back and will miss the upcoming WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati.
Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenure

Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenure

ROME (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year’s World Cup.