National Sports

The federal government says it will enact legislation that will legalize single-game sports betting in Canada on Aug. 27.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract. The team made the announcement in a statement but did not disclose a dollar value. The 24-year-old native of Longueuil, Que.

Canada has climbed 11 places to No. 59 in the latest FIFA world men's rankings, on the strength of its performance at the Gold Cup and in World Cup qualifying.

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ CAN OF CORN The diamond is built, and now they will come -- José Abreu, Aaron Judge and all, to Iowa.

ANAHEIM, Calif.

Denis Shapovalov's frustration was evident Wednesday night. The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., made an early exit from the second round of the National Bank Open, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 decision to American Frances Tiafoe.

CALGARY — Callum Irving stopped all four shots his way for his sixth clean sheet of the season, helping Pacific FC stay atop the Canadian Premier League standings with a 0-0 draw against Cavalry FC on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News is bringing a little of the NFL to its morning show, hiring former football player Nate Burleson as one of the three co-hosts of “CBS This Morning.

CALGARY — The B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders find themselves in similar spots heading into Thursday night’s game at McMahon Stadium between the two winless CFL teams.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend home games at Canada Life Centre this season.