National Sports

Brisbane, Australia (AP) — Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia meant Germany needed a win to advance.

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has come a long way from being the youngster soaking up information on the Canadian men's basketball team.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi continues to add goals in bunches while still adapting to a new team.

Wednesday's Games (All times Eastern) WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Preliminary Round South Africa 3, Italy 2 Swede 2, Argentina 0 Jamaica 0, Brazil 0 France 6, Panama 3 --- MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP Round of 32 Inter Miami 3, Orlando City 1 Dallas 2, Matzatlan 1

TORONTO — Before he even reached first George Springer had his arms in the air, celebrating. Once he was safely on base he continued to pump his arms up and down, with his Toronto Blue Jays teammates celebrated in the dugout.

BURNABY, B.C. — B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says its athletics director has left the institution.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Pia Sundhage faced widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup.

TORONTO — Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion from Kitchener, Ont.

It's only August but Dane Evans and the B.C. Lions have a chance to really gain the upper hand on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. B.C. (6-1) visits Winnipeg (5-2) on Thursday night in a game that has tremendous significance for both teams.

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira wants to take a bite out of the “Doughnut Boys.” The CFL’s leading rusher and his Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the B.C. Lions and their top-ranked defence Thursday at IG Field.