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Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa

Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner.
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Ayako Uehara takes 1-shot lead as LPGA returns to Portland

Ayako Uehara takes 1-shot lead as LPGA returns to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ayako Uehara found momentum from par saves on her opening two holes and turned that into a 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead Thursday in the AmazingCre Portland Classic.
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Former CFL head coach Dave Ritchie appreciative of Hall of Fame selection

Former CFL head coach Dave Ritchie appreciative of Hall of Fame selection

HAMILTON — Dave Ritchie will forever be a part of CFL history. Ritchie was the head coach of the B.C. Lions when they defeated the Baltimore Stallions 26-23 in the '94 Grey Cup on Lui Passaglia's game-ending 38-yard field goal at B.C. Place.
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Canadian NHL stars weigh in on a summer of Hockey Canada scandals: 'It's sad'

Canadian NHL stars weigh in on a summer of Hockey Canada scandals: 'It's sad'

HENDERSON, Nev. — Connor McDavid has answered the call to wear Canada's red Maple Leaf throughout his career. The same goes for Nathan MacKinnon.
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Yandy Diaz's three-run homer sparks Rays in lopsided 11-0 win over Blue Jays

Yandy Diaz's three-run homer sparks Rays in lopsided 11-0 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Even a lopsided loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday couldn't dampen a successful stretch for the Toronto Blue Jays. Yandy Diaz had a three-run homer in the second inning and Tampa never looked back in an 11-0 rout of the Blue Jays.
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Retired swim star Tewksbury honoured to be part of delegation for queen's funeral

Retired swim star Tewksbury honoured to be part of delegation for queen's funeral

Three-time Olympic swimming medallist Mark Tewksbury says he is "very honoured" to be part of the Canadian delegation attending Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday.
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Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan , both of whom remain jailed in Russia, the White House announced
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Veteran quarterback Dane Evans set to return to Ticats lineup versus Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Dane Evans set to return to Ticats lineup versus Blue Bombers

HAMILTON — Dane Evans is returning to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' lineup. Head coach Orlondo Steinauer said Thursday that Evans will dress Saturday when Hamilton (3-9) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-1).
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Bouchard, Dabrowski into Chennai doubles semis; Zhao loses to Gracheva

Bouchard, Dabrowski into Chennai doubles semis; Zhao loses to Gracheva

CHENNAI, India — Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Gabriela Dabrowski and their partners are through to the doubles semifinals of the Chennai Open tennis tournament. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que.
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Toronto FC's Osorio reveals he has been dealing with a 'neurological dysfunction'

Toronto FC's Osorio reveals he has been dealing with a 'neurological dysfunction'

TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio, who has missed Toronto FC's last four games, revealed Thursday he has been dealing with what he called a "neurological dysfunction" that dates back some two months.
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