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No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka upset by Amanda Anisimova in NBO quarterfinals

No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka upset by Amanda Anisimova in NBO quarterfinals

TORONTO — Aryna Sabalenka threw a ball away in frustration. The No. 3 player in women's tennis then slammed her racket to the court as emotions boiled over. Sabalenka was down a set to an opponent she had struggled against in the past.
Alouettes jump out to early 15-0 lead, tame Tiger-Cats 33-23

Alouettes jump out to early 15-0 lead, tame Tiger-Cats 33-23

MONTREAL — Two early turnovers set the tone for another strong showing by the Montreal Alouettes’ defence on Saturday night.
Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro

Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Needing a victory to keep his FedEx Cup playoffs streak alive, Matt Kuchar shot his second straight 6-under 64 on Saturday to take the second-round lead in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship.
Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics

Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to provide some joy to the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time in weeks. He did tie a career-best by extending his hit streak to 22 games earlier in the afternoon.
Canada captures first Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

Canada captures first Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

Canadian Phil Kim (a.k.a. B-Boy Phil Wizard) dominated his final battle with host-country favourite Danis Civil (Dany Dann) of France by winning all three rounds and taking 23 of a possible 27 votes from the judges.
Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks

Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed Luis Frias off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays announced the acquisition Saturday and option Frias to their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Frias had a 9.
Vincent, Kim bring home gold, Arop earns silver as Canada eclipses Tokyo medal haul

Vincent, Kim bring home gold, Arop earns silver as Canada eclipses Tokyo medal haul

PARIS — Katie Vincent rewrote the record book multiple times as she surged over the finish line in the women's 200-metre sprint canoe final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The 28-year-old canoeist from Mississauga, Ont.
Toronto Nationals to face defending champion Montreal Tigers in GT20 Canada final

Toronto Nationals to face defending champion Montreal Tigers in GT20 Canada final

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Guyana all-rounder Romario Shepherd took four wickets and then hit back-to-back fours to lead the Toronto Nationals into the final of the Global T20 cricket tournament with a five-wicket win Saturday over the Brampton Wolves.
CFL initiates review of possible Chad Kelly reinstatement after receiving assessment

CFL initiates review of possible Chad Kelly reinstatement after receiving assessment

TORONTO — The CFL has initiated a review to determine a possible reinstatement for suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly.
Canada's Marco Arop wins silver in men's 800 metres at Paris Olympics

Canada's Marco Arop wins silver in men's 800 metres at Paris Olympics

The 25-year-old hailing from Edmonton had a Canadian-record time of one minute 41.20 seconds.