National Sports

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed 2024 first-round draft picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin to three-year entry-level contracts. The average annual value for both contracts will be US$975,000.

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz found himself pushed to a Grand Slam fifth set again, this time at Wimbledon, this time against good pal Frances Tiafoe.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will look to remain undefeated without a key piece on their defensive line.

Kylie Masse, Mary-Sophie Harvey, Josh Liendo and Jeremy Bagshaw have been named the four captains of Canada's Olympic swimming team.

BERLIN (AP) — UEFA suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches on Friday for making a controversial gesture at the European Championship.

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham has avoided an immediate ban after the England midfielder appeared to make an offensive gesture in his team's win over Slovakia.

REGINA — For the first time since 2013, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 4-0 to start a CFL season. The Roughriders extended their win streak under new head coach Corey Mace with a 30-23 victory over the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday.

HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France .

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history Thursday to join a rapidly expanding list with an eagle-birdie finish in the John Deere Classic for a 12-under 59.

CALGARY — The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada's athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday's announcement of $55-million infusion into the sport system.