National Sports

Toronto beach volleyball combo advances to semifinals

JŪRMALA, Latvia — Toronto volleyball players Brandie Humana-Paredes and Melissa Humana-Paredes punched their semifinal tickets on Saturday at the Beach Pro Tour Challenge tournament in Jurmala on the Baltic Sea in Latvia.

Jun 17, 2023 4:36 PM Read more >

Yang takes Meijer LPGA Classic lead with third straight 67

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Amy Yang birdied all five par 5s at Blythefield and shot her third straight 5-under 67 to take the third-round lead Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Jun 17, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Vinícius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow shirts for an all-black look during a friendly against Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday.

Jun 17, 2023 3:57 PM Read more >

US Open in LA turns into a quiet major with limited crowds and tough walk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This U.S. Open is not to be mistaken as “Golf, But Louder” on so many levels. Mostly the loud part.

Jun 17, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff's RBI single in 5th

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are still trying to find their way, particularly their hitting stride.

Jun 17, 2023 2:54 PM Read more >

Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland, Portugal wins in Euro qualifying

Erling Haaland scored on his return to Norway and it wasn't enough as Scotland came back to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep a perfect record in qualifying for next year's European Championship.

Jun 17, 2023 2:23 PM Read more >

Sweden dispatches Canadian duo in round of 16 at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT — Sweden defeated Canada 8-5 Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts for the first time.

Jun 17, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

IndyCar champ Will Power shoves Scott Dixon after crash during practice for Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Reigning IndyCar champion Will Power shoved Scott Dixon after the two were involved in a crash on Saturday that severely damaged both cars during practice at Road America.

Jun 17, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

'Beavers, lumberjacks': Finnish driver tips his cap to Canada at Grand Prix

MONTREAL — Spectators at the Canadian Grand Prix might notice a driver sporting a helmet that looks a lot like home.

Jun 17, 2023 1:33 PM Read more >

Canada's Michael Woods moves into first place at La Route d'Occitanie in France

Defending champion Michael Woods won the third stage of La Route d'Occitanie on Saturday to move into the overall lead with one stage remaining.

Jun 17, 2023 11:05 AM Read more >