National Sports

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Celine Boutier posted a 2-under 69 in the second round of the Evian Championship to move to 7 under overall, giving her a one-shot lead on Friday.

TORONTO — Gradey Dick doesn't shy away from the spotlight.

MONTREAL — CF Montréal has acquired central defender Fernando Alvarez via permanent transfer from C.F. Pachuca of Mexico's Liga MX.

The hands that have helped make Demerio Houston the CFL's takeaway leader have been busy during the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' bye week. The veteran cornerback has spent the time off in Charlotte helping care for his expanding family.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team, which has roots dating back to 1895, has been put up for sale. The team has played in the Ontario-based Intercounty Baseball League since 1969 and won eight league titles.

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield experienced some tough times as a player with Toronto FC. The last month as interim head coach might have been even worse.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Juventus had its place in European competition this season removed by UEFA because of a false accounting case that had already taken the club out of Champions League qualification.

The Canadian women's basketball program has a bright future, as evidenced by its latest showing at the under-19 level.

FUKUOKA, Japan — Josh Liendo qualified for two finals while Kylie Masse advanced to the women's 200-metre backstroke final Friday at the World Aquatics Championships.

EDMONTON — Elks lineman Kony Ealy says his frustration over Edmonton’s 0-7 start to the 2023 CFL campaign reminds him of how he felt when he was a member of the New York Jets back in 2017.