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World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events, starting Monday

ROME — Canada's Brandie Wilkerson and Sophie Bukovec claimed silver in the women's world beach volleyball championship Sunday. The Toronto duo fell 21-17, 21-19 to Brazil's Eduarda Santos Lisboa and Ana Patricia Silva Ramos in the final in Rome.

TORONTO — Teoscar Hernandez pounded his chest as he rounded the bases at Rogers Centre, celebrating his go-ahead three-run home run. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

MONTREAL — For the final 16 laps of the Montreal Grand Prix, Max Verstappen had nothing but open road ahead. And Carlos Sainz on fresh tires, eager for his first Formula One victory, in his rearview mirror. Verstappen held on for the victory Sunday.

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse will chase a third straight world title in the women's 100-metre backstroke Monday. The 26-year-old from LaSalle, Ont.

HUATULCO, Mexico — Tyler Mislawchuk earned a silver medal in a World Cup sprint triathlon Sunday. The two-time Olympian from Oak Bluff, Man., finished just one second behind winner Genis Grau of Spain in a three-man foot race for the podium.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — After a three-year wait, the biggest prize in major junior hockey is once again up for grabs. The host Saint John Sea Dogs entertain league champions from Edmonton, Hamilton and Shawinigan, Que.

EDMONTON — The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ recent dominance over the Edmonton Elks continued on Saturday.

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Todd McCarthy and Pebble Beach made it look easy Saturday night.

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Final Best-of-seven series Colorado 7 Tampa Bay 0 (Colorado leads series 2-0) MLB Chicago Cubs 6 Atlanta 3 N.Y.