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Toronto FC has high hopes for young South African international Cassius Mailula

Toronto FC has high hopes for young South African international Cassius Mailula

TORONTO — While Toronto FC hopes South African international Cassius Mailula can make a difference this season, it's clear both parties have an eye to the future.
Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women's World Cup

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women's World Cup

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Nobody beats Sweden on the rebound from a Women’s World Cup semifinal loss. Not even the tournament hosts.
Demerio Houston's pick-six lifts Blue Bombers over Stampeders 19-18

Demerio Houston's pick-six lifts Blue Bombers over Stampeders 19-18

CALGARY — Demerio Houston has a new football for his mantle after his first professional interception for a touchdown was the difference on Friday night.
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Friday's Scoreboard CFL Winnipeg 19 Calgary 18 --- MLB Interleague Kansas City 4 Chicago Cubs 3 Cincinnati 1 Toronto 0 Colorado 14 Chicago White Sox 1 Minnesota 5 Pittsburgh 1 Milwaukee 9 Texas 8 American League Detroit 4 Cleveland 2 (1st game) Cleve
Encarnacion-Strand homers in 9th as Cincinnati Reds beat Toronto Blue Jays 1-0

Encarnacion-Strand homers in 9th as Cincinnati Reds beat Toronto Blue Jays 1-0

CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders.
Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick

Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. The Ducks sent a fourth-round draft choice in 2025 to Buffalo on Friday night.
Max Homa sets course record at Olympia Fields to lead BMW Championship

Max Homa sets course record at Olympia Fields to lead BMW Championship

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — Max Homa was aware of the course record at Olympia Fields, and not just because of how well he was playing Friday in the BMW Championship.
Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

GRANADA, Spain — Lu Dort scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Canada fell 94-88 to the Dominican Republic in its final tune-up game for the FIBA World Cup on Friday.
Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic

Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic

CALGARY — It all came together for Tim Petrovic. The American birdied his final three holes, and four of his last five, to card a round of 8-under 62 and take the opening-round lead at the Shaw Charity Classic on Friday.
Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries

Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries

SURREY, B.C. — Halfway through the season and the B.C. Lions receiving corps is hitting its stride.