National Sports

Andre De Grasse is keeping patient in search of his old form. The six-time Olympic medallist and reigning 200-metre Olympic champion entered this year coming off a trying 2022 season dealing with a foot injury.

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday by major league owners. The decision to give Manfred a third term in charge of the sport was made during a vote at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands

NEW YORK — Toronto FC fell 5-0 to New York City FC in Leagues Cup action on Wednesday night. Santiago Rodriguez scored twice as the hosts dominated the match.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s Leagues Cup knockout stage hopes are out of their control after losing 1-0 to DC United in their second and final group stage match at Stade Saputo on Wednesday evening.

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in practice, and modified her training schedule.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer, Danny Jansen also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday, taking two of three from the NL West leaders.

MONTREAL — New Montreal Alouettes signing Shawn Lemon is one team away from being a member of every CFL franchise, and he says he’s fine with it staying that way for a while.

Carla Qualtrough returns as federal minister of sport a more experienced cabinet member, and at a tumultuous time.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed 2023 first-round pick Samuel Honzek to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal announced Wednesday carries an average annual value of US$950,000 at the NHL level.