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Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win

Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win

NEW YORK (AP) — Cristian Javier kept sending the New York Yankees back to their dugout in short order, taming his often inconsistent control and thwarting the team with baseball's best record , most runs and preeminent power.
Chun shoots 75, lead down to 3 at Women's PGA Championship

Chun shoots 75, lead down to 3 at Women's PGA Championship

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — This was the moment the rest of the field needed: In Gee Chun standing near the trees, contemplating her situation and then eventually heading back to the point of her previous shot.
McIntosh wins record second gold, fourth medal as Canada completes best-ever showing

McIntosh wins record second gold, fourth medal as Canada completes best-ever showing

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Fifteen-year-old Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian to win two gold medals at a FINA world championships on Saturday with a victory in the women’s 400-metre individual medley.
World's best throw this season for Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton

World's best throw this season for Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton

LANGLEY, B.C. — A day before unleashing the longest shot put by a woman in the world this year, Sarah Mitton and coach Richard Parkinson posed for a photo. They didn't dare post it, lest they jinx it.
Blue Jays recall catcher Zack Collins from triple-A Buffalo, send down Otto Lopez

Blue Jays recall catcher Zack Collins from triple-A Buffalo, send down Otto Lopez

Catcher Zack Collins was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday. Infielder Otto Lopez was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.
Toronto Blue Jays redesign Fourth of July hats, remove stars

Toronto Blue Jays redesign Fourth of July hats, remove stars

Fans of the Blue Jays voiced their displeasure at Canada's only MLB team wearing star-spangled hats
Plouffe sisters help Canada advance to women's 3x3 basketball semifinal

Plouffe sisters help Canada advance to women's 3x3 basketball semifinal

ANTWERP, Belgium — The Canadian women’s 3x3 basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup 2022 after back-to-back wins on Saturday.
Serena Williams puts 'Out of office' on for Wimbledon return

Serena Williams puts 'Out of office' on for Wimbledon return

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams joked — or was it a joke? — that she activated the “Out of office” message on her email account so anyone trying to reach her about her many non-tennis activities while she’s at Wimbledon would know why no re
Blue Bombers stay unbeaten with 26-12 win over Tiger-Cats

Blue Bombers stay unbeaten with 26-12 win over Tiger-Cats

Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman Willie Jefferson was understated about his fourth-quarter interception for a touchdown Friday.
John Gay wins second Canadian steeplechase title in final tuneup for world champs

John Gay wins second Canadian steeplechase title in final tuneup for world champs

LANGLEY, B.C. — At this time last year, John Gay was chasing down the Olympic 3,000-metre steeplechase standard in a torrential downpour in Montreal with nobody to push him, and no fans to cheer him on.