National Sports

MELBOURNE, Australia — Leylah Annie Fernandez shook off some rust and early jitters before she settled down and bounced Alize Cornet 7-5, 6-2 in first-round women's single action at the Australian Open on Monday night.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Matthew Soto had a goal and assist and the Kingston Frontenacs received a 44-save performance from netminder Mason Vaccari as they defeated the Peterborough Petes 2-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett's end-to-end driving dunk with 0.6 seconds left in regulation had the basket shaking. The Toronto Raptors remained perfectly steady. “It didn’t matter. We’ve just got to keep fighting,” forward Scottie Barnes said.

Just 22, goalkeeper Tomas Romero has already packed a lot in. The New Jersey native joined the Philadelphia Union's residency program in the eighth grade.

VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford admits turning around the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks has been more work than he expected. "When I came here, I knew it was going to be a big challenge.

It's time for veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to amp up his off-season workouts. With Canadian Nathan Rourke signing with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the B.C. Lions will have a new starter in 2023.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Canadian midfielder Jordyn Listro has agreed to a one-year contract with the Orlando Pride with a club option for the 2024 season.

Just because the Kamloops Blazers are guaranteed a Memorial Cup berth, doesn't mean they're taking their feet off the gas.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Monday. The 21-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months.