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Canada blows out New Zealand 107-76 for first exhibition win ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada blows out New Zealand 107-76 for first exhibition win ahead of FIBA World Cup

HAMBURG — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had game highs of 26 points and six steals to lead Canada past New Zealand 107-76 on Saturday and advance into the DBB SuperCup Final.
Blue Jays put Danner on 15-day injured list, Pearson recalled from triple-A Buffalo

Blue Jays put Danner on 15-day injured list, Pearson recalled from triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO — Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays. He left Friday's game with a left oblique strain.
England beats Colombia 2-1 to advance to Women's World Cup semifinal against Australia

England beats Colombia 2-1 to advance to Women's World Cup semifinal against Australia

SYDNEY (AP) — The tests keep coming for England at the Women’s World Cup and the Lionesses keep roaring.
Australia edges France on penalties to reach the Women's World Cup semifinals, will face England

Australia edges France on penalties to reach the Women's World Cup semifinals, will face England

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Mackenzie Arnold's impact on Australia's biggest Women's World Cup moment was so immense that it's hardly surprising it took vanquished France coach Herve Renard to describe it best.
England captain Harry Kane says he is leaving Tottenham ahead of expected move to Bayern Munich

England captain Harry Kane says he is leaving Tottenham ahead of expected move to Bayern Munich

MUNICH (AP) — England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he is leaving Tottenham, ahead of an expected move to Bayern Munich.
World No. 1 Swiatek holds off Collins, sets up semifinal with Pegula at NBO Montreal

World No. 1 Swiatek holds off Collins, sets up semifinal with Pegula at NBO Montreal

MONTREAL — After breezing through the start of the match, Iga Swiatek felt the momentum shift out of her favour. But instead of tightening up, the world No.
Shooting Stars, Surge punch tickets to CEBL championship final

Shooting Stars, Surge punch tickets to CEBL championship final

LANGLEY, B.C. — The Scarborough Shooting Stars will be playing for the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship on Sunday after edging the top-ranked Niagara River Lions 74-71 in the Eastern Conference final on Friday at Langley Events Centre.
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023

Friday's Scoreboard WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Quarterfinals Sweden 2 Japan 1 --- MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP Quarterfinals Miami 4 Charlotte 0 Nashville 5 Minnesota 0 Philadelphia 2 Queretaro 1 Monterrey 3 Los Angeles FC 2 --- CFL Montreal 41 Saskatchewan 12 ---
Top-seeded Alcaraz and second-seeded Medvedev fall in quarters at NBO Toronto

Top-seeded Alcaraz and second-seeded Medvedev fall in quarters at NBO Toronto

TORONTO — Carlos Alcaraz delivered the highlight-reel shot of the tournament on Friday night. Tommy Paul made sure it didn't matter.
Alouettes scorch Roughriders 41-12 for third straight win

Alouettes scorch Roughriders 41-12 for third straight win

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes continued their strong run of form, winning their third consecutive CFL game by sacking the Saskatchewan Roughriders 41-12 at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday evening.