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Canada opens FIBA AmeriCup with 83-71 loss to the Virgin Islands

Canada opens FIBA AmeriCup with 83-71 loss to the Virgin Islands

BAHIA BLANCA, Argentina — Walter Hodge scored 25 points and added eight assists as the Virgin Islands defeated Canada 83-71 on Sunday at the FIBA AmeriCup. Johnathan Gray chipped in with 14 points while Deon Edwin and Khalid Hart had 12 apiece.
Canadian women advance to gold medal game at wheelchair basketball Americas Cup

Canadian women advance to gold medal game at wheelchair basketball Americas Cup

CALI, Columbia — Kady Dandeneau scored a game-high 18 points as Canada's women's wheelchair basketball advanced to the gold medal game at the Americas Cup after a 69-32 win over Argentina on Sunday.
South Korea's Sung Hyun Park shoots fourth-round 64 to win CP Women's Open

South Korea's Sung Hyun Park shoots fourth-round 64 to win CP Women's Open

OTTAWA — Now that she's won two LPGA championships, Sung Hyun Park is finally going to get to see the biggest attraction in her home away from home.
Giovinco scores twice, TFC downs Impact 3-1 to stretch unbeaten streak to 9

Giovinco scores twice, TFC downs Impact 3-1 to stretch unbeaten streak to 9

MONTREAL — Toronto FC has been winning a lot this season, but victory seems to taste a little better when it's against the Montreal Impact.
U Sports Roundup: Western starts season with 66-3 rout over York

U Sports Roundup: Western starts season with 66-3 rout over York

TORONTO — Chris Merchant threw for two touchdown passes and Cedric Joseph ran in two scores as the Western Mustangs began their U Sports football season on Sunday with a 66-3 rout of the York Lions.
Canada's Brooke Henderson steals show at CP Women's Open despite coming up short

Canada's Brooke Henderson steals show at CP Women's Open despite coming up short

OTTAWA — Cristie Kerr waved at her caddy to stop for a second on the 18th fairway of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. Mirim Lee and her bagman also held up.
Back on top: Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, 12-2 for LLWS title

Back on top: Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, 12-2 for LLWS title

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The crack of the bat, the gasp from the crowd, a fist pump on the trip around the bases and then a happy hop to waiting teammates at home plate.
Buxton homers three times to power Twins to 7-2 win over Blue Jays

Buxton homers three times to power Twins to 7-2 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Byron Buxton had just about everything go his way on Sunday. The Twins centre-fielder finished 4 for 5 with a career-high three home runs and five runs batted in to lead Minnesota in a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
AP source: Alabama lineman Raekwon Davis shot at bar

AP source: Alabama lineman Raekwon Davis shot at bar

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis shot at a Tuscaloosa bar, according to a person with knowledge of the incident.
Canada's Brittany Crew captures shot put gold at Summer Universiade

Canada's Brittany Crew captures shot put gold at Summer Universiade

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Brittany Crew won the shot put on Sunday for Canada's fourth gold medal at the Summer Universiade. The 23-year-old from York University threw 18.34 metres, just shy of her own Canadian record of 18.47.