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Parker Bridwell shines as Angels snap Blue Jays' win streak with 7-2 victory

Parker Bridwell shines as Angels snap Blue Jays' win streak with 7-2 victory

TORONTO — Parker Bridwell isn't taking his strong July performances too seriously. The Angels starter pitched seven-plus dominant innings as Los Angeles ended the Toronto Blue Jays' four-game win streak with a 7-2 victory on Friday night.
Canada announces 12-player roster for 2017 FIBA women's AmeriCup

Canada announces 12-player roster for 2017 FIBA women's AmeriCup

TORONTO — Canadian head coach Lisa Thomaidis has picked her team for the 2017 FIBA women's AmeriCup. Canada Basketball announced the final 12-player roster for the senior women's national team set to compete in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday.
Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki leaves game against Angels with ankle injury

Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki leaves game against Angels with ankle injury

TORONTO — Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a sprained right ankle. Tulowitzki hurt his ankle when he stepped awkwardly on first base after trying to run out a groundout in the third inning.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off 2017 Canada Summer Games

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off 2017 Canada Summer Games

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau caused a bottleneck of athletes wanting a selfie with him as they paraded into the Bell MTS Centre during the Canada Summer Games opening ceremony in Winnipeg on Friday.
Canadian government releases guideline on concussions in sport

Canadian government releases guideline on concussions in sport

WINNIPEG — The federal government has issued guidelines on concussions in sports to help with decisions on diagnosis management and treatment.
Soft greens playing to Martin Flores's strengths at RBC Canadian Open

Soft greens playing to Martin Flores's strengths at RBC Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Martin Flores is the kind of golfer who likes to attack a golf course. Get after every hole, take chances. The unusually soft greens and fairways at Glen Abbey Gold Course are playing right to that instinct.
Graham DeLaet, Mackenzie Hughes, last Canadians in field at RBC Canadian Open

Graham DeLaet, Mackenzie Hughes, last Canadians in field at RBC Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ont. — A string of birdies on Nos. 15, 16, and 17 at Glen Abbey Golf Club on Friday made it clear that Graham DeLaet has finally found his stroke at the RBC Canadian Open. DeLaet, from Weyburn, Sask.
Canada beats Dominican Republic to advance to men's Pan American Cup semifinal

Canada beats Dominican Republic to advance to men's Pan American Cup semifinal

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada has reached the final four at the Pan American Cup.
Tournament directors for RBC Canadian Open changed midway through event

Tournament directors for RBC Canadian Open changed midway through event

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Brent McLaughlin is no longer acting as tournament director at the RBC Canadian Open, a Golf Canada spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
Calgary Stampeders look to continue home win streak versus Ticats

Calgary Stampeders look to continue home win streak versus Ticats

CALGARY — Clutching his new souvenir football, Jerome Messam wasn't about to fumble.