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Colombia backs coach Néstor Lorenzo with contract extension after World Cup
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia soccer coach after the national…
Springer, Bieber lift Blue Jays past Rays 3-1 to snap four-game losing streak
TORONTO — George Springer had two hits, including an RBI single in the third inning,…
Montreal Victoire sign forward Michelle Karvinen to one-year contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Victoire signed forward Michelle Karvinen to a one-year contract on Thursday,…
Titans place starters Latham and Hooker on physically unable to perform list at start of camp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans placed two starters, right tackle JC Latham and…
Trade deadline talk: Skubal says his preference is to finish season with Tigers and win World Series
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the…
Pirates add bullpen depth by acquiring righty reliever Ron Marinaccio from Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego on Thursday…
Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall get RBIs in 12th as Twins beat Guardians 3-1 for series split
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall both delivered two-out RBI singles in the…
Olympic bronze medallist Paul Poirier joins Skate Canada board of directors
OTTAWA — Decorated ice dancer Paul Poirier is joining Skate Canada’s board of directors, the…
Raiders sign No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to a 4-year, $57.27M contract
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the top overall pick in this year’s draft,…
Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton tears ACL in right knee and will be placed on injured reserve, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton tears ACL in right knee and will…
Jays alumni hope history doesn’t repeat itself as labour strife looms in off-season
TORONTO — One of the biggest names in Toronto Blue Jays history is hoping that…
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the IL for the series in Baltimore
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could be activated from the injured…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez looks to hard courts to turn around trying season
Leylah Fernandez says a trying season of injuries and losses has tested her mental fortitude.…
Chris Sale strikes out 11 as the Braves hit 4 home runs to edge the Padres 6-5
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale matched a season-high with 11 strikeouts and the Atlanta Braves…
Fernando Alonso links his F1 future to making the cars enjoyable to drive again
MOGYOROD, Hungary (AP) — Fernando Alonso has suggested his future in Formula 1 could depend…
Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman tunes out trade buzz, keeps up power surge as deadline nears
DENVER (AP) — If the trade rumors prove accurate, Hunter Goodman could soon be receiving…
Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson…
Luka Modrić stays another season at AC Milan when Croatia great will turn 41 after 5th World Cup
MILAN (AP) — Croatia captain Luka Modrić signed up Thursday for one more season with…
Even Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — One notable backer of the “Lane Kiffin Rule” winding its way…
Yankees’ José Caballero targeted by MLB for crackdown on plate routine of waiting to engage pitcher
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero was targeted by Major League…
Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France with a late breakaway, Pogacar keeps overall lead
ORCIERES-MERLETTE, France (AP) — Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final…
Canada loses to Turkey in VNL women’s quarterfinals, finishes tournament in sixth
MACAO — Canada’s run at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League ended Thursday with a 3-1…
Schneider, Macko recalled by Jays from triple-A; Keys sent down, Corbin put on IL
TORONTO — Utility player Davis Schneider and left-handed pitcher Adam Macko of Stony Plain, Alta.,…
Parker, Dequoy highlight Canada’s flag football rosters for world championships
OTTAWA — Women’s quarterback Sara Parker and men’s rusher/cornerback Marc-Antoine Dequoy highlight Canada’s flag football…