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Nick Taylor threatens but fades in third round of RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor threatens but fades in third round of RBC Canadian Open

TORONTO — Before Nick Taylor even got into the tee box at the Rink, fans were thumping the hockey boards that line the 16th hole with chants of "Nicky! Nicky! Nicky!" Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C.
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US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas

US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada woman has lost her bid in a U.S. court to force international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than the $375,000 in hush money she received after claiming he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009. U.S.
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Auger-Aliassime suffers shock defeat to world No. 205 in Libema Open semifinals

Auger-Aliassime suffers shock defeat to world No. 205 in Libema Open semifinals

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Libema Open grass-court tennis tournament after being upset in the semifinals by Tim van Rijthoven of the Netherlands on Saturday.
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Liegghio hits late field goal to lift Blue Bombers to 19-17 win over Redblacks

Liegghio hits late field goal to lift Blue Bombers to 19-17 win over Redblacks

WINNIPEG — One moment Dru Brown was feeling concerned, the next he was excited for the opportunity to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to victory on Friday.
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Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

BOSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, sending the series back to San Francisco knotted at two games apiece.
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Blue Jays back Berrios with early homers, rout Tigers 10--1

Blue Jays back Berrios with early homers, rout Tigers 10--1

DETROIT (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer and Bo Bichette homered during a four-run second inning, Jose Berrios pitched eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night.
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Harvey-Pinard scores overtime winner to give Rocket a 3-2 win over Thunderbirds

Harvey-Pinard scores overtime winner to give Rocket a 3-2 win over Thunderbirds

LAVAL, Que. — Rafael Harvey-Pinard's overtime winner gave Laval a 3-2 win over Springfield on Friday night and tied the best-of-seven AHL Eastern Conference final at two games apiece.
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White scores overtime winner to give Bulldogs a 3-2 win over Spitfires in OHL final

White scores overtime winner to give Bulldogs a 3-2 win over Spitfires in OHL final

WINDSOR, Ont. — Gavin White scored the overtime winner to give the Hamilton Bulldogs a 3-2 win over the Windsor Spitfires in Game 4 of the Ontario Hockey League final on Friday night.
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Canada dumps Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal at world women's U18 hockey championship

Canada dumps Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal at world women's U18 hockey championship

MADISON, Wis. — Canada defeated Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal play Friday at the under-18 women's world hockey championship. Seven different players scored for Canada and Sarah MacEachern had three assists at LeBahn Ice Arena.
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Steve Flesch shoots 65, takes Champions lead in Wisconsin

Steve Flesch shoots 65, takes Champions lead in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steve Flesch shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' American Family Insurance Championship.
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