National Sports

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale led Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European spot in Qatar on Sunday, ending war-torn Ukraine's bid for qualification.

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ukraine missed out on qualifying for the World Cup on Sunday after the war-disrupted team was beaten 1-0 by Wales in the European playoff final for the FIFA soccer showpiece.

Another "Iggy" has landed on the international hockey scene. Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, is among the 23 women representing Canada at the world under-18 championship starting Monday in Madison and Middleton, Wis.

PARIS — Rafael Nadal has defeated Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 for his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam trophy overall. More coming. The Associated Press

The buzzword this morning in Edmonton and Tampa Bay is "comeback." The two-time defending champion Lightning are down 2-0 to the New York Rangers, reminding themselves there's no reason to panic unless you lose at home.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — American boxer Devin Haney retained his WBC lightweight title and added three more from the weight class after his unanimous points decision over Australian George Kambosos on Sunday.

VANCOUVER — Two planned training sessions in Vancouver for Canada’s men’s soccer team have been scrapped amid ongoing discussions about player compensation.

HAMILTON — It took more than two years to declare a winner, but the 2020 edition of the Canadian Championship was finally awarded as Toronto FC won their record-breaking eighth Voyageurs Cup by defeating Forge FC 5-4 in penalties on Saturday at Tim H

TORONTO — For Orlondo Steinauer, it's the least-favourite part of his job as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' head coach/president of football operations. All nine CFL teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to finalize their rosters.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Laval Rocket were three minutes away from winning Game 1 of their AHL Eastern Conference final when the host Springfield Thunderbirds spoiled the victory party.