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'Driving Miss Daisy' director Bruce Beresford to helm biopic on golfer Moe Norman

'Driving Miss Daisy' director Bruce Beresford to helm biopic on golfer Moe Norman

Oscar-nominated director Bruce Beresford has signed on to helm a film based on the life of Canadian golf legend Moe Norman.
Canada coach Bev Priestman looks to provide balance for players at World Cup

Canada coach Bev Priestman looks to provide balance for players at World Cup

When the Canadian women's soccer team struck gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the summer of 2021, it did so in a COVID bubble far from family and friends.
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen to start MLB All-Star Game

Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen to start MLB All-Star Game

SEATTLE (AP) — The New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game for the American League and Arizona's Zac Gallen will open on the mound for the NL.
Fernandez, partner out of Wimbledon mixed doubles with 3rd-round loss to British pair

Fernandez, partner out of Wimbledon mixed doubles with 3rd-round loss to British pair

LONDON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to the British tandem of Olivia Nicholls and Jonny O'Mara on Monday in third-round mixed doubles action at Wimbledon.
Vancouver Canucks reach affiliation deal with ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings

Vancouver Canucks reach affiliation deal with ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed a one-year affiliation contract with the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings. It will mark the fourth time the K-Wings have acted as the Canucks' secondary minor-league affiliate.
Venus Williams granted wild card to compete at National Bank Open

Venus Williams granted wild card to compete at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — Venus Williams will be competing at the National Bank Open in August. Tennis Canada announced Monday that the 43-year-old has received a wild-card entry into the main draw of the tournament. It will be the former No.
Canadiens sign forward Mitchell Stephens to one-year, two-way contract

Canadiens sign forward Mitchell Stephens to one-year, two-way contract

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old from Peterborough, Ont.
Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA title

Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA title

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Allisen Corpuz found herself on the biggest and most beautiful stage in women's golf and made it look like a stroll on the beach.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: AP sources

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar , who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts including Olympic medalists, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.
U.S. beats Canada 3-2 in shootout to reach Gold Cup semifinal

U.S. beats Canada 3-2 in shootout to reach Gold Cup semifinal

CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Turner told his American teammates not to worry when their match against Canada went to penalty kicks. “He had the last word before we went out to the field,” U.S. interim coach B.J. Callaghan said.