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Randy Ambrosie to retire in 2025 after seven-plus years as CFL commissioner

Randy Ambrosie to retire in 2025 after seven-plus years as CFL commissioner

TORONTO — In November, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will hand off the Grey Cup for the final time. Ambrosie made the surprising announcement Saturday that he'll retire sometime in 2025.
Lewandowski and Yamal spoil Mbappé’s first clasico as Barcelona routs Real Madrid 4-0

Lewandowski and Yamal spoil Mbappé’s first clasico as Barcelona routs Real Madrid 4-0

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Lamine Yamal piled on to ruin Kylian Mbappé’s first clasico as Barcelona routed Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday.
Canadian international Liam Millar to miss rest of season with knee injury

Canadian international Liam Millar to miss rest of season with knee injury

HULL — Canadian international winger Liam Millar will miss the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The injury was suffered in Hull City's 1-1 draw Wednesday with visiting Burnley in England's second-tier Championship.
Familiar foes face off Sunday in Canadian Premier League playoff games

Familiar foes face off Sunday in Canadian Premier League playoff games

Familiar foes face off Sunday in the Canadian Premier League playoffs. No. 1 Forge FC and No. 2 Cavalry FC meet in the qualifying semifinal at Tim Hortons Field, with the winner moving straight into the Nov. 9 championship game.
Last year's playoff loser Thitikul tied for the lead after 3 rounds at LPGA Malaysia

Last year's playoff loser Thitikul tied for the lead after 3 rounds at LPGA Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul lost a lengthy playoff at the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in 2023.
Nico Echavarria eagles the final hole for a 2-shot lead at the Zozo Championship

Nico Echavarria eagles the final hole for a 2-shot lead at the Zozo Championship

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Nico Echavarria shot 5-under 65 on Saturday and finished with a tap-in eagle on the 18th for a two-shot lead over Justin Thomas after the third round of the Zozo Championship.
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman scooped up his youngest son and held him tight, planting kisses on the blond head of 3-year-old Maximus.
Former Blackhawks all-star and Hall of Fame hockey executive Bill Hay dead at 88

Former Blackhawks all-star and Hall of Fame hockey executive Bill Hay dead at 88

CALGARY — Former Chicago Blackhawks star and Hall of Fame hockey executive Bill Hay has died. He was 88. Hockey Canada, where Hay was president and chief operating officer from 1990-1995, confirmed Hay's death in a release Saturday.
Dabrowski, Routliffe ousted in Pan Pacific Open women's doubles semifinals

Dabrowski, Routliffe ousted in Pan Pacific Open women's doubles semifinals

TOKYO — Top seeds Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand fell just short of a women's doubles final appearance at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament.
Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A nail-biter all night with a Hollywood ending. Game 1 of Yankees-Dodgers certainly delivered.