National Sports

CALGARY — The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada's athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday's announcement of $55-million infusion into the sport system.

WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler will make his first start in almost five years, but the Blue Bombers quarterback isn’t feeling any nerves as the team continues to seek its first win of the season.

LONDON — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is off to the third round of Wimbledon following a hard-fought 7-6 (3), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Thursday.

TORONTO — After a big first inning, the Blue Jays appeared all set to bring some fireworks to their July 4 tilt against the Houston Astros.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead.

CALGARY — The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede.

MONTREAL — Team captain Emma Wright will lead Canada's women's water polo team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Water Polo Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Thursday.

TORONTO — John Herdman walked through the doors of Toronto FC's training facility at 8 a.m. Thursday, just hours after watching his team blow an early 1-0 lead and suffer its fifth straight loss.

CALGARY — Dave Cameron will be back behind the Canadian bench at the 2025 world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Cameron will serve as head coach as it revealed its team staff for the upcoming tournament in Ottawa.

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago gobbled down 58 hot dogs to win his first men’s title Thursday at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.