National Sports

Captain Kelly Russell leads a strong Canadian team against top-ranked New Zealand on Friday in a preview of their Women's Rugby World Cup showdown in August.

PARIS — His French Open title defence nearing an end, Novak Djokovic stumbled and tumbled to his knees on the red clay, his racket flying from his right hand as his opponent's backhand zipped past.

SYDNEY, Australia — Prince Harry referenced the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London as he acknowledged well-wishers Wednesday at Sydney's harbourside to mark 500 days until the city hosts the 2018 Invictus Games.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has some new ink. A tattoo artist in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz., says he is responsible for the large image of a Lion wearing a crown on Matthews' upper right arm.

TORONTO — Bell Media has secured exclusive Canadian broadcast rights for the NFL. Under the new multi-year deal, NFL regular-season games will air across Bell channels on Thursday, Sunday and Monday.

PARIS — Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses to Dominic Thiem in French Open quarterfinals. More coming. The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jesse Hahn was admittedly a little too excited in the first inning after coming off the disabled list earlier in the day, and it showed when he gave up back-to-back singles with one out.

Tuesday's Games CFL Pre-season Calgary 23 B.C. 18 --- MLB American League Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 4 Chicago White Sox 4 Tampa Bay 2 L.A.

Tuesday's Games CFL Pre-season Calgary 23 B.C. 18 --- MLB American League Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 4 Chicago White Sox 4 Tampa Bay 2 L.A.

CALGARY — Jacobi Green and Reggie Begelton each made an impression in their bids to become Calgary Stampeders. Both scored touchdowns for Calgary in a 23-18 pre-season win over the visiting B.C. Lions on Tuesday.