National Sports

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian Nathan Rourke will begin his NFL career on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice roster. According to a source, the Victoria native cleared NFL waivers Wednesday and will join the Jaguars' practice roster.

Canada's top-ranked men's and women's golfers are teaming up. Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners will be partners at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

NEW YORK (AP) — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match.

QUEBEC — Canada opened the NORCECA senior women's volleyball continental championship on Tuesday night by bumping off Mexico in straight sets.

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Blue Jays in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday that delivered another blow to Toronto's wild-card chances.

TORONTO — The wait continues for the Toronto Argonauts. Canadian receiver Jared Wayne was reportedly waived Tuesday by the Houston Texans as NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters ahead of the regular season.

TORONTO — One of John Herdman's biggest motivations is quite simple: the chance to develop a new group and help Toronto FC return to its former glory. Herdman was formally introduced as Toronto FC's new head coach at a news conference Tuesday.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.

NEW YORK — There are no Canadians left in the singles tournaments at the U.S. Open. Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., was bounced from the Grand Slam tournament after a 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-4 loss to 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Tuesday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed all-star shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right quadriceps strain.