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Canada's Eugenie Bouchard loses in qualifying at National Bank Open in Montreal

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard loses in qualifying at National Bank Open in Montreal

MONTREAL — Without a doubt, Eugenie Bouchard still holds a certain allure for the people of Montreal and Quebec. This was clear thanks to the thousands of people cheering her on at IGA Stadium's centre court on Saturday.
Canada's Boulais drops opening qualifying match at NBO Toronto

Canada's Boulais drops opening qualifying match at NBO Toronto

TORONTO — There were several take-aways for Canada's Justin Boulais on Saturday even if the scoreline in his first career ATP Tour match was unflattering. The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont.
Belt hits solo homer, go-ahead single as Jays beat Red Sox 5-4

Belt hits solo homer, go-ahead single as Jays beat Red Sox 5-4

BOSTON (AP) — Brandon Belt hit a solo homer over the Green Monster and had a go-ahead single, George Springer went 4-for-4 and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday for their second straight win after losing their first se
Canada's Rivard captures gold, Dorris wins silver at Para swimming worlds

Canada's Rivard captures gold, Dorris wins silver at Para swimming worlds

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Canada added two medals to its total on the second last day of the Para Swimming World Championships on Saturday. Aurelie Rivard, of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
Canada beats Czechia 3-2 in overtime for 24th Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal

Canada beats Czechia 3-2 in overtime for 24th Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal

BŘECLAV, Czechia — Forward Malcolm Spence scored with seven seconds left in the first overtime period as Canada edged Czechia 3-2 to capture gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Fosfa Arena on Saturday.
Horschel, Glover tied for Wyndham Championship lead, Svensson falls eight shots back

Horschel, Glover tied for Wyndham Championship lead, Svensson falls eight shots back

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel started the Wyndham Championship as long shots to advance to the PGA Tour post-season. Now they have reason to think about winning.
Driver Scott Zeron and trainer Nancy Takter win Hambletonian with Tactical Approach

Driver Scott Zeron and trainer Nancy Takter win Hambletonian with Tactical Approach

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The post-position draw took all the pressure off driver Scott Zeron heading into the $1 million Hambletonian on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Mason Fine unbothered by QB controversy as Roughriders get set to host Redblacks

Mason Fine unbothered by QB controversy as Roughriders get set to host Redblacks

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in the midst of some quarterback controversy, but current starter Mason Fine is adamant the outside noise does not have an effect on him.
Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen late scratch against Red Sox due to wrist inflammation

Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen late scratch against Red Sox due to wrist inflammation

BOSTON — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was a late scratch for Saturday afternoon's game against the Boston Red Sox due to right wrist inflammation.
Boutier takes 3-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open

Boutier takes 3-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Celine Boutier took a three-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open after posting a 6-under 66 in the third round on Saturday. Boutier, who won the Évian Championship last Sunday, had eight birdies and two bogeys in her round.