National Sports

VANCOUVER — American Yealimi Noh wasn't sure she could come from behind to capture the 105th edition of the Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, even when the door finally opened for her on the 72nd hole.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Chris Crisologo was on the driving range earlier this week when he looked over and realized Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty was taking some practice swings of his own just a few steps away.

VANCOUVER — The most talked about player in Major League Soccer could return to the field in Vancouver this weekend.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — After any PGA Tour round Kevin Tway calls his longest-serving coach: his dad Bob. That pipeline of advice will be especially handy as the Tways try to become the first father-son duo to win the Canadian Open.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are gambling a change of scenery and a pennant race will help Cole Hamels return to form.

TORONTO — Growing up, Jim Brennan began his soccer career on teams in his native Newmarket and Woodbridge in suburban Toronto. Brennan had to leave home at 17 to pursue his soccer dream.

VICTORIA — Police and the BC Games Society are investigating allegations of inappropriate touching involving teenaged athletes who were part of the BC Summer Games that ended Sunday on Vancouver Island.

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Lowry knew people wanted to ask him about DeMar DeRozan. That didn't mean he was going to give them answers.

HAMILTON — Chris Williams isn't worrying about how Hamilton Tiger-Cats will welcome him back Saturday afternoon. Hamilton re-acquired Williams as part of the five-play deal Sunday night that sent quarterback Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes.

TORONTO — Wonder Gadot won't attempt to complete the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.