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Elks rally in final quarter to edge Stampeders 25-23

Elks rally in final quarter to edge Stampeders 25-23

EDMONTON — Turnabout was fair play for the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. Dean Faithfull kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired as the Elks gave the Calgary Stampeders a taste of their own medicine, coming from behind to record a 25-23 victory.
Blue Bombers pick Roughriders apart in 51-6 Banjo Bowl win

Blue Bombers pick Roughriders apart in 51-6 Banjo Bowl win

WINNIPEG — Coaches can usually find mistakes even after their team wins a game.
Canada's John (The Bull) Makdessi loses by decision on undercard of UFC 293

Canada's John (The Bull) Makdessi loses by decision on undercard of UFC 293

SYDNEY, Australia — Canadian lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi lost by decision to Australian Jamie Mullarkey on the UFC 293 undercard on Saturday night. All three judges scored it 29-28 for Makdessi, who looked shocked with the verdict.
Yankees pitcher Luis Severino out for the season with a strained left oblique

Yankees pitcher Luis Severino out for the season with a strained left oblique

NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino was placed on the injured list Saturday and may have thrown his last pitch for the New York Yankees.
Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

NEW YORK (AP) — This was what so many folks figured Coco Gauff would do at some point. Didn't matter how young she was. Didn't matter whether there were setbacks along the way.
Minjee Lee storms to 2-shot LPGA lead in Cincinnati

Minjee Lee storms to 2-shot LPGA lead in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (AP) — Two-time major champion Minjee Lee opened with three straight birdies, made up a six-shot deficit at the turn and posted a 7-under 65 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Written off, 14-man England's guts and Ford's boot deliver win over Argentina at Rugby World Cup

Written off, 14-man England's guts and Ford's boot deliver win over Argentina at Rugby World Cup

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — England was written off before a ball was kicked against Argentina at the Rugby World Cup. Even more so after an early red card. Another stinging defeat appeared likely for the struggling former champion.
George Springer's four RBIs power Blue Jays past Royals 5-1 in key Toronto win

George Springer's four RBIs power Blue Jays past Royals 5-1 in key Toronto win

TORONTO — The stakes are higher in September, but George Springer loves rising to the occasion. Springer drove in four runs on three hits, including two home runs, to power the Toronto Blue Jays past the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday.
Emotions run high for Virginia as the Cavaliers honor slain teammates ahead of first home game

Emotions run high for Virginia as the Cavaliers honor slain teammates ahead of first home game

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia played its first home football game in 10 months on Saturday and went in hoping to create a high point in what remains a long, emotional journey that started in a horrific way.
14-man England stuns Argentina, Australia wins, and Ireland and Italy romp at Rugby World Cup

14-man England stuns Argentina, Australia wins, and Ireland and Italy romp at Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — George Ford kicked everything, including three first-half drop goals, to give 14-man England a pressure-relieving 27-10 win over Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Saturday.