National Sports

Putting on one mixed martial arts show is a challenge, with multiple fighters, trainers and officials involved. Holding two shows the same night doubles the degree of difficulty.

Canada’s under-20 women’s rugby team will play host Wales, England and the United States next month in the inaugural Women’s U20 Transatlantic Quad Series in Cardiff.

TORONTO — Sports executive and former CFL player Bryan Crawford has been named the next commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League. The major junior league announced in a release Wednesday that Crawford will begin his tenure on Aug. 6.

The Memorial was arguably the toughest challenge on the PGA Tour so far this season and Adam Hadwin rode its ups and downs to his best showing of the year.

Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to her first quarterfinal of the tennis season Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Yue Yuan in second-round action at the Libema Open.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the face of this year's Copa America.

The biggest soccer tournament in the Americas is about to land stateside. The 48th edition of the Copa America will showcase the top talents from two continents in 14 venues across the U.S. for nearly a month of competition.

Evan Kung is exceeding even his own expectations. The Pickering, Ont., resident currently leads the overall Bassmaster Open standings heading into his fifth event, June 20-22 at Oklahoma's Lake Eufaula.

For three years, Dru Brown practised against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence. On Thursday night, he'll face the unit for real. Brown will make his Ottawa debut when the club opens its 2024 season hosting Winnipeg (0-1) at TD Place.

CALGARY — Hockey player Vicky Sunohara, figure skater Patrick Chan and tennis player Daniel Nestor were among the athletes unveiled Wednesday for induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame this year.