National Sports

GUADALAJARA — Canada's Marina Stakusic is moving on to the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara Open. The Mississauga, Ont., native defeated the tournament top seed, Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (0) in the round of 16 on Thursday.

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — David Lipsky shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Silverado Country Club to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Procore Championship.

MONTREAL — Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot has announced he will be out for the rest of the CFL season. The Delta, B.C., native posted the news on his Instagram page Thursday. "To Be Continued.

Becoming a coach has always been in the cards for Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa. The four-time Olympian was named the assistant coach of player development for the Michigan Wolverines NCAA women's basketball team on Tuesday.

MANCHESTER — Canada's top male tennis players have defeated Finland 3-0 in the group stage of the Davis Cup Final. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Eero Vasa 7-6 (2), 6-2 in Tuesday's first singles match.

VANCOUVER — Jesse Marsch issued Canada's men's soccer squad a challenge — get physical. The edict came after the Canadians surprised many at this summer's Copa America tournament, making it through to the semifinals.

Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Righty Yerry Rodríguez was also designated for assignment.

BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens made room for their young defensive talent this summer by moving two established players.

LAS VEGAS — Victor Hedman has had some time to digest a seismic summer for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Michael Woods thought Father Time had finally come calling. Instead, he’s winning Grand Tour stages — and hungry for a big result at home.