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Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

PHOENIX (AP) — Cam Ferguson gets to his spot on the street adjacent to Chase Field — home of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks — about four hours before first pitch to set up his usual display of cold water, sports drinks, peanuts and cand
Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

MONTREAL — American-born forward Cole Caufield, shaken by last week's tragic death of his hockey hero Johnny Gaudreau, will be switching jersey numbers this season with the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old Caufield will wear No. 13 instead of No.
Brandon Moreno to face Amir Albazi in new main event of UFC Edmonton card

Brandon Moreno to face Amir Albazi in new main event of UFC Edmonton card

Former flyweight champion Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno will take on No. 3 contender Amir (The Prince) Albazi in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card on Nov. 2 in Edmonton. A flyweight bout between No.
Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who were killed last week by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey.
Defending champions Dabrowski, Routliffe bounced in U.S. Open quarterfinals

Defending champions Dabrowski, Routliffe bounced in U.S. Open quarterfinals

NEW YORK — The U.S. Open title defence of Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe has come to an end.
Blue Jays all-star Bo Bichette's recovery from calf strain continues

Blue Jays all-star Bo Bichette's recovery from calf strain continues

TORONTO — All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is progressing in his recovery from a strained calf. Bichette took batting practice and fielded groundballs with his Toronto Blue Jays teammates on Tuesday, a day after running the basepaths at Rogers Centre.
Canada earns gold, bronze between the track and the pool on Day 6 of the Paralympics

Canada earns gold, bronze between the track and the pool on Day 6 of the Paralympics

PARIS — Canada bumped its medal count to 13 along with a second gold medal on Day 6 of the Paralympic Games. Victoria's Cody Fournie struck gold on the track to give Canada its second consecutive day with a top spot on the podium.
Canada's Morel not done with wheelchair fencing after Paralympic swan song

Canada's Morel not done with wheelchair fencing after Paralympic swan song

PARIS — Canada's "grande dame" of wheelchair fencing wants more for her sport. Ruth Sylvie Morel may have fenced her last Paralympic bout Tuesday in Paris, but the 68-year-old from Pincourt, Que.
Pendrith, Conners, Hughes named to International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

Pendrith, Conners, Hughes named to International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

This year's Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club will be the most Canadian version of the international men's golf event, ever.
PWHL hires AHL executive Melissa Caruso to replace Darwitz as GM of defending champion Minnesota

PWHL hires AHL executive Melissa Caruso to replace Darwitz as GM of defending champion Minnesota

The Professional Women's Hockey League on Tuesday announced the hiring of AHL executive Melissa Caruso to take over as general manager of its Minnesota franchise and shore up a team that dealt with several crises in the weeks after winning the league
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