National Sports

SANDY, Utah — Rachel Daly scored on a header in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash advanced to the Challenge Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Wednesday.

Brittany Marchand felt like her career was on an upswing after tying for eighth at the Florida's Natural Charity Classic in early March.

CALGARY — A decorated Canadian women's hockey player has stepped to the helm of Alpine Canada. Therese Brisson is the new president and chief executive officer of Canada's governing body of skiing.

Two days before they step on the court for their first game in more than four months, the Toronto Raptors didn't want to take it easy Wednesday.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — David Law of Scotland shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Oliver Fisher, Garrick Porteous and Renato Paratore in the opening round of the British Masters at Close House Golf Course near Newcastle on Wednesd

WINNIPEG — Hosting hundreds of players, coaches and staff in Winnipeg for the Canadian Football League season could boost the economy without leading to a spike in COVID-19 numbers, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday.

Terence Davis is using his platform for things bigger than basketball. In Wednesday's media availability, the Toronto Raptors rookie's message was brief and direct.

Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming has signed with England's Chelsea. The 22-year-old from London, Ont., who has won 77 caps for Canada, joins the FA Women's Super League champion after a stellar collegiate career at UCLA.

After two knee surgeries and some extended family time, Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein returns to action Friday following a two-year break. The 30-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.

Canadian Football Hall of Famer Hank Ilesic said he "absolutely" will continue to call himself a former Edmonton Eskimo even though the CFL franchise is retiring the longtime team name.