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Toronto Arrows record first win of the MLR season, downing Old Glory DC 40-19

Toronto Arrows record first win of the MLR season, downing Old Glory DC 40-19

LEESBURG, Va. — The Toronto Arrows, rebounding from two early losses, defeated Old Glory DC 40-19 Saturday for their first win of the Major League Rugby season. It was the Arrows' first victory since March 1, 2020, when they beat Rugby ATL 28-18.
Sánchez homers again, Kluber debuts, Yanks beat Jays 5-3

Sánchez homers again, Kluber debuts, Yanks beat Jays 5-3

NEW YORK — Cory Kluber kept hitters mostly to humdrum contact off the bat — fitting for the monotone man they call Klubot.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu injured in loss to Ash Barty in Miami Open final

Canada's Bianca Andreescu injured in loss to Ash Barty in Miami Open final

MIAMI — Bianca Andreescu says she's pushed herself through injury before to the point of making things worse. So as tough as the decision to retire in the final of the Miami Open was for Andreescu, she says it was the right choice.
Canadian striker Jonathan David scores in Lille win over Paris Saint-Germain

Canadian striker Jonathan David scores in Lille win over Paris Saint-Germain

PARIS — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored as Lille defeated defending champion Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Saturday to took over sole posession of first place in France's Ligue 1.
QMJHL postpones start of playoffs as five teams pause for COVID investigation

QMJHL postpones start of playoffs as five teams pause for COVID investigation

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says the beginning of the President's Cup playoffs has been postponed until further notice after two teams announced positive COVID-19 tests.
Canadian women win Emirates 7s rugby title while Canada men finish fifth

Canadian women win Emirates 7s rugby title while Canada men finish fifth

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada defeated the U.S. 31-14 to win the women's title at the Emirates Invitational 7s rugby tournament Saturday. The Canadian women finished with a 5-1 record.
McDavid leads Oilers to 3-2 victory over Flames in Battle of Alberta matchup

McDavid leads Oilers to 3-2 victory over Flames in Battle of Alberta matchup

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers may have some of the NHL's top talents, but goalie Mike Smith says securing come-from-behind victories this season has been a full group effort. “It takes everybody. It’s not a one-man show.
Canada's Bottcher gets rock intel from rival for world curling championship

Canada's Bottcher gets rock intel from rival for world curling championship

CALGARY — A Canadian rival's assist fills a gap for Brendan Bottcher at the men's world curling championship.
Three Canadians in the running for NCAA basketball championships this weekend

Three Canadians in the running for NCAA basketball championships this weekend

At least one Canadian will win a U.S. college basketball title on Sunday. Andrew Nembhard could have a chance to give Canada a rare double on Monday. A Canadian is on each of the teams in the women's final on Sunday when Stanford faces Arizona.
Spezza scores lone goal of shootout to give Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over Jets

Spezza scores lone goal of shootout to give Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over Jets

WINNIPEG — A rolling puck that nearly got away from Jason Spezza on his shootout attempt was the kind of situation that could easily lead to a missed opportunity.