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Canadian women lose five-set VNL heartbreaker to host Americans

Canadian women lose five-set VNL heartbreaker to host Americans

ARLINGTON — One more great play, or one less miscue: That's how close Canada's women's squad came to being on the winning side of a thrilling Volleyball Nations League showdown with the host Americans on Saturday night in Texas.
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Late penalty rescues Atlanta United in 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in MLS play

Late penalty rescues Atlanta United in 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in MLS play

TORONTO — An errant boot cost Toronto FC two precious points Saturday. Toronto (4-11-6) seemed headed to a 1-0 win over Atlanta United when substitute Charlie Sharp's boot caught Atlanta's Luke Brennan on the knee in the penalty box.
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Belgium edges young Canadians 25-18 in rugby test match

Belgium edges young Canadians 25-18 in rugby test match

Despite the loss, the squad felt good about its first showing under new head coach Stephen Meehan.
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Owusu's PK in 83rd minute helps Montreal tie Orlando City 1-1

Owusu's PK in 83rd minute helps Montreal tie Orlando City 1-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prince Owusu converted from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute for CF Montreal on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Orlando City. Owusu drew a foul, conceded by Rodrigo Schlegel, in the area and his penalty-kick goal made it 1-1.
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Stampeders smoke Roughriders 24-10 in West Division power struggle

Stampeders smoke Roughriders 24-10 in West Division power struggle

REGINA — The Calgary Stampeders overcame a scheduling nightmare and brutal start to smoke the Saskatchewan Roughriders 24-10 on Saturday in a rescheduled CFL game.
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From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV

From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV .
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Their first love was tennis. Now Gainer and Ruffels are battling to be major winners in women's golf

Their first love was tennis. Now Gainer and Ruffels are battling to be major winners in women's golf

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Golf wasn’t the first love of Cara Gainer or Gabriela Ruffels, who grew up wanting to be professional tennis players and came close to making it.
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Rory McIlroy hitting his stride and shares Scottish Open lead with Chris Gotterup

Rory McIlroy hitting his stride and shares Scottish Open lead with Chris Gotterup

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Masters champion Rory McIlroy took another step toward emerging out of the doldrums with two big shots at the end of his round Saturday that led to a 4-under 66 and gave him a share of the lead with Chris Gotterup in th
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Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test

Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — After thumping South Africa 50-20 last week in Pretoria, a revamped Canadian lineup had a tougher time getting the job done before pulling away for a 33-5 win over the 12th-ranked Springboks in a women's rugby international S
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Roughriders-Stampeders game moved to Saturday matinee due to poor air quality

Roughriders-Stampeders game moved to Saturday matinee due to poor air quality

REGINA — A game between the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders has kicked off a day after it was originally scheduled as wildfire smoke has cleared from the area around Regina's Mosaic Stadium.
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