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United States powers past Canada 17-3 at women's lacrosse World Cup

United States powers past Canada 17-3 at women's lacrosse World Cup

GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — Dana Dobbie scored and won four of her eight faceoffs in Canada's 17-3 loss to the defending champion United States on Sunday in a round-robin game at the women's lacrosse World Cup.
Canada's Hinchcliffe races to third at Toronto Indy for second straight year

Canada's Hinchcliffe races to third at Toronto Indy for second straight year

TORONTO — The job of hosting the Honda Indy Toronto after-party has always fallen on the shoulders of hometown hero James Hinchcliffe — regardless of how he'd raced earlier in the day.
Newgarden wins second Honda Indy Toronto, Canadian Hinchcliffe third

Newgarden wins second Honda Indy Toronto, Canadian Hinchcliffe third

TORONTO — James Hinchcliffe is the face of the Honda Indy Toronto, so beating the hometown favourite at his race is that much sweeter for Josef Newgarden.
Cabrera's walk in 11th gives Tigers 6-5 win over Blue Jays

Cabrera's walk in 11th gives Tigers 6-5 win over Blue Jays

DETROIT — The Tigers' top players created a winning rally without doing much of anything. Alex Avila, Justin Upton and Miguel Cabrera drew walks in the 11th inning, the last with the bases loaded, giving Detroit a 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nats get Madson, Doolittle from A's for Treinen, prospects

Nats get Madson, Doolittle from A's for Treinen, prospects

CINCINNATI — Looking to fortify a bullpen that has blown more than a third of its save chances, the Washington Nationals acquired relievers Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle from the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Blake Treinen and a pair of prospec
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse adds fourth straight Diamond League win

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse adds fourth straight Diamond League win

RABAT, Morocco — Canada's Andre De Grasse sprinted to another Diamond League victory, winning the 200 metres Sunday in his final individual race before next month's world championships. The 22-year-old from Markham, Ont., crossed in 20.
Opening ceremony of North American Indigenous Games postponed by 90 minutes

Opening ceremony of North American Indigenous Games postponed by 90 minutes

TORONTO — The opening ceremony of the North American Indigenous Games has been postponed 90 minutes due to inclement weather. Originally scheduled to start at 7:30 pm ET, the ceremony at York University's Aviva Centre will now begin at 9 pm.
Toronto Wolfpack ready to turn it up a notch in rugby league promotion bid

Toronto Wolfpack ready to turn it up a notch in rugby league promotion bid

TORONTO — Having flattened everyone in their regular-season path, the unbeaten Toronto Wolfpack now turn their attention to the Super 8s playoffs.
Gymnast Karen Cockburn retires as one of world's most decorated trampolinists

Gymnast Karen Cockburn retires as one of world's most decorated trampolinists

TORONTO — Karen Cockburn was soaring and spinning high above trampolines in the sport's lean years when money for training and travel came out of her own pocket.
Rookie Gutierrez cleared medically to drive in Honda Indy Toronto

Rookie Gutierrez cleared medically to drive in Honda Indy Toronto

TORONTO — Mexican Esteban Gutierrez received medical clearance to drive Sunday in the Honda Indy Toronto race. The rookie IndyCar driver crashed during the first round of qualifying Saturday and began experiencing concussion-like symptoms afterwards.