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Canada's Leylah Fernandez reaches quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez reaches quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open.

HONG KONG — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open, defeating Australia's Kimberly Birrell 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. Fernandez, the tournament's third seed, needed just 80 minutes to dispatch the world No.
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Hana Wakimoto of Japan shoots 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of LPGA's Toto Classic

Hana Wakimoto of Japan shoots 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of LPGA's Toto Classic

SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Hana Wakimoto of Japan shot a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Thursday to lead by two shots after the first round of the LPGA's Toto Classic in Japan. Jin Young Ko of South Korea was two off the pace after a 65 at Seta Golf Course.
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'Just work harder': Canucks look to reset after ugly loss to Devils

'Just work harder': Canucks look to reset after ugly loss to Devils

VANCOUVER — Tyler Myers felt a loss like this could be brewing. The Vancouver Canucks had points in five straight games but the big defenceman knew his team wasn't playing the way it should. Then came Wednesday's matchup with the Devils.
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Sources: CFL board vote was clear indicator of Ambrosie's standing with governors

Sources: CFL board vote was clear indicator of Ambrosie's standing with governors

TORONTO — It wasn't enough to immediately end Randy Ambrosie's tenure as CFL commissioner, but it was clear the writing was on the wall. Ambrose announced Saturday he will be retiring from his post sometime in 2025 after his successor was chosen.
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Columbus shuts out Islanders, Jets back to winning ways

Columbus shuts out Islanders, Jets back to winning ways

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Damon Severson broke a scoreless tie in the third period, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Wednesday night.
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Hischier plays hero as New Jersey Devils blank Vancouver Canucks 6-0

Hischier plays hero as New Jersey Devils blank Vancouver Canucks 6-0

VANCOUVER — Nico Hischier scored and had a pair of assists Wednesday as the New Jersey Devils blanked the Vancouver Canucks 6-0.
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WHL roundup: Gavin McKenna steps up for Tigers in 4-3 shootout win over Hitmen

WHL roundup: Gavin McKenna steps up for Tigers in 4-3 shootout win over Hitmen

CALGARY — Gavin McKenna scored twice, including the shootout winner, in the Medicine Hat Tigers' 4-3 win over the host Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday. Carter Cunningham scored his first WHL goal and Hunter St.
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Canada's Brad Gushue, Rachel Homan stay unbeaten in Pan Continental curling

Canada's Brad Gushue, Rachel Homan stay unbeaten in Pan Continental curling

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada's Rachel Homan and Brad Gushue carried unbeaten records into Thursday at the Pan Continental curling championship and are assured semifinal berths.
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Mikhail Sergachev helps Utah beat Calgary Flames 5-1 to snap four-game skid

Mikhail Sergachev helps Utah beat Calgary Flames 5-1 to snap four-game skid

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mikhail Sergachev had a goal and two assists, Connor Ingram stopped 30 shots and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Wednesday night.
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Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6

Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in the
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