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Gold medallists McIntosh, Katzberg carry Canada's flag as Paris Olympic Games close

Gold medallists McIntosh, Katzberg carry Canada's flag as Paris Olympic Games close

PARIS — The Paris Olympics are over. And so is a historic Games for Canada.
Canadian Olympians bid Paris 'adieu' in closing ceremony

Canadian Olympians bid Paris 'adieu' in closing ceremony

PARIS — Hundreds of Canadian Olympians have filed into Stade de France to take part in the final spectacle at the Paris Olympics.
Canada's win streak in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 ends in the Netherlands

Canada's win streak in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 ends in the Netherlands

VOORBURG — Canada suffered its first loss in five matches in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play, beaten by five wickets by the Netherlands on Sunday.
Hurkacz advances to NBO Montreal quarterfinal

Hurkacz advances to NBO Montreal quarterfinal

MONTREAL — Hubert Hurkacz of Poland didn’t play his first match at the National Bank Open until Saturday afternoon. Now, after winning both ends of his tennis doubleheader, he is into the quarterfinals. Hurkacz had a first-round bye as the No.
No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka upset by Amanda Anisimova in NBO quarterfinals

No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka upset by Amanda Anisimova in NBO quarterfinals

TORONTO — Aryna Sabalenka threw a ball away in frustration. The No. 3 player in women's tennis then slammed her racket to the court as emotions boiled over. Sabalenka was down a set to an opponent she had struggled against in the past.
Alouettes jump out to early 15-0 lead, tame Tiger-Cats 33-23

Alouettes jump out to early 15-0 lead, tame Tiger-Cats 33-23

MONTREAL — Two early turnovers set the tone for another strong showing by the Montreal Alouettes’ defence on Saturday night.
Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro

Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Needing a victory to keep his FedEx Cup playoffs streak alive, Matt Kuchar shot his second straight 6-under 64 on Saturday to take the second-round lead in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship.
Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics

Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to provide some joy to the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time in weeks. He did tie a career-best by extending his hit streak to 22 games earlier in the afternoon.
Canada captures first Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

Canada captures first Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

Canadian Phil Kim (a.k.a. B-Boy Phil Wizard) dominated his final battle with host-country favourite Danis Civil (Dany Dann) of France by winning all three rounds and taking 23 of a possible 27 votes from the judges.
Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks

Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed Luis Frias off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays announced the acquisition Saturday and option Frias to their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Frias had a 9.