National Sports

TORONTO — The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it's about building the right identity.

WASHINGTON — Canadian Leylah Fernandez continues to impress, and win, at the Mubadala Citi DC open. The women's singles qualifier from Laval, Que.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Sabrina Duchesne earned a bronze medal at the world para swimming championship Tuesday for Canada's lone podium of the day. The 22-year-old from St-Augustin, Que.

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins feels that his team kept pace with — or even exceeded — its American League East rivals at the trade deadline. Shortstop Paul DeJong was added to the Blue Jays in a deal with the St.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and their fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Bo Bichette is just day to day with right knee discomfort.

TRENČÍN, Slovakia — Ryder Ritchie scored a hat trick and had two assists for Canada's men's under-18 hockey team in a 14-4 over co-host Slovakia at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are an exciting, young team and Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be part of what he thinks is an exciting future.

CALGARY — Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senior tour event Aug.

Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished.