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Two-time champion Halep set to face Haddad Maia in National Bank Open final

Two-time champion Halep set to face Haddad Maia in National Bank Open final

TORONTO — Overcome with frustration, Simona Halep doubled over and started smashing her racket on the hard court at Sobeys Stadium after she missed a return late in the third set of her semifinal.
Hernandez homers to lift Blue Jays past Cleveland Guardians

Hernandez homers to lift Blue Jays past Cleveland Guardians

TORONTO — One of the questions for the Toronto Blue Jays emerging from the trade deadline earlier this month was whether they strengthened their faulty bullpen enough to be a serious contender.
Japan's Baba, Canada's Chun reach U.S. Women Amateur final

Japan's Baba, Canada's Chun reach U.S. Women Amateur final

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Saki Baba of Japan routed American Bailey Shoemaker 7 and 6 on Saturday at Chambers Bay to reach the U.S. Women’s Amateur final.
Cameron Smith has claret jug, now eyes No. 1 in world

Cameron Smith has claret jug, now eyes No. 1 in world

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — J.J. Spaun did just enough right at the end to fashion a 2-under 68 and keep his one-shot lead Saturday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a familiar name lurking. At stake for Cameron Smith is No. 1 in the world.
Canada's Rory MacDonald knocked out by replacement fighter in PFL semifinal

Canada's Rory MacDonald knocked out by replacement fighter in PFL semifinal

CARDIFF, United Kingdom — Dilano (The Postman) Taylor, a late replacement, knocked out Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald in the first round of their Professional Fighters League semifinal Saturday.
Ferguson leads by 3 shots at ISPS Handa World Invitational

Ferguson leads by 3 shots at ISPS Handa World Invitational

BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (AP) — Ewen Ferguson of Scotland extended his lead to three strokes by shooting 2-under 68 in the third round of the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Saturday.
Friday's scoreboard for August 12, 2022

Friday's scoreboard for August 12, 2022

Friday's Scoreboard 2022 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP At Edmonton PRELIMINARY ROUND Sweden 6 Austria 0 Slovakia 3 Latvia 2 (shootout) --- CFL Hamilton 34 Toronto 27 --- MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 8 Toronto 0 Baltimore 10 Tampa Bay 3 Chicago Whit
Two-time champion Simona Halep advances past Coco Gauff at National Bank Open

Two-time champion Simona Halep advances past Coco Gauff at National Bank Open

TORONTO — Simona Halep is a two-time National Bank Open champion, last winning the Canadian title in 2018. But the 30-year-old says she's an entirely different person now.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats rally to capture wild 34-27 home win over Toronto Argonauts

Hamilton Tiger-Cats rally to capture wild 34-27 home win over Toronto Argonauts

HAMILTON — There was no doubt in Matt Shiltz's mind that he was going in for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Shiltz missed the third quarter receiving treatment for a lower-body injury.
Ontario, Quebec earn three gold medals apiece at Canada Games

Ontario, Quebec earn three gold medals apiece at Canada Games

WELLAND, Ont. — Ontario and Quebec picked up three gold medals apiece Friday at the Canada Summer Games.