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De Grasse runs blistering - but wind-aided - 9.69 to win in Stockholm

De Grasse runs blistering - but wind-aided - 9.69 to win in Stockholm

A stiff breeze may have kept sprint star Andre De Grasse from a Canadian record. But with his blistering victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm on Sunday, the 22-year-old from Markham, Ont.
NHL raises its salary cap to US$75 million for the 2017-18 season

NHL raises its salary cap to US$75 million for the 2017-18 season

The salary cap is going up after all in the National Hockey League. The NHL and NHLPA announced an upper limit of US$75 million for the 2017-18 season — up from $73 million last season.
Toronto FC young striker Jordan Hamilton looks to make the most of his chances

Toronto FC young striker Jordan Hamilton looks to make the most of his chances

TORONTO — Two shots, two goals. Jordan Hamilton has made the most of his 64 minutes of league action with Toronto FC this year. The latest was a delightful glancing header that sealed Toronto's 2-0 win over D.C. United on Saturday night.
Techera's free kick helps Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw after difficult week

Techera's free kick helps Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw after difficult week

VANCOUVER — Cristian Techera added a silver lining to the Vancouver Whitecaps' roller-coaster week. The pint-size Uruguayan scored on a beautiful free kick in the 74th minute as Vancouver fought back to draw FC Dallas 1-1 on Saturday night.
Saturday's Games

Saturday's Games

Saturday's Games MLB American League Chicago White Sox 5 Toronto 2 Cleveland 9 Minnesota 3 (1st game) Cleveland 6 Minnesota 2 (2nd game) Oakland 5 N.Y. Yankees 2 Tampa Bay 3 Detroit 2 Texas 10 Seattle 4 Houston 7 Boston 1 L.A.
Spector, Orlando City rally for 3-3 tie with Impact

Spector, Orlando City rally for 3-3 tie with Impact

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jonathan Spector scored his first MLS goal and Orlando City rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Montreal Impact on Saturday night.
Family of former UFC fighter says he's in critical condition after boxing match

Family of former UFC fighter says he's in critical condition after boxing match

EDMONTON — A former UFC fighter who was reportedly knocked out in a boxing event in Edmonton remains in hospital. Jackie Neil said in a brief emailed statement on Saturday that her brother, Tim Hague, is in critical condition.
Miller drives Fear The Dragon to $1-million Pepsi North America Cup win

Miller drives Fear The Dragon to $1-million Pepsi North America Cup win

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Dave Miller obviously made the right decision. The American drove Fear The Dragon to a sixth straight victory Saturday night, capturing his second straight $1-million Pepsi North America Cup at Mohawk Racetrack.
BMO Field becoming a fortress for TFC, with D.C. United the latest victim

BMO Field becoming a fortress for TFC, with D.C. United the latest victim

TORONTO — It's taken Toronto FC 11 seasons to notch its 100th regular-season win but the victories are coming quickly these days. Especially at home. Second-half goals by Jozy Altidore and Jordan Hamilton helped Toronto put away a resolute D.C.
Young's agent tweets that Riders waive former Texas star quarterback

Young's agent tweets that Riders waive former Texas star quarterback

Vince Young's football comeback with the Saskatchewan Roughriders ended Saturday.