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Matsuyama, McCarthy tied for lead in opening PGA Tour playoff event

Matsuyama, McCarthy tied for lead in opening PGA Tour playoff event

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama and Denny McCarthy combined to make nearly 300 feet of putts Friday, so it was no surprise to see them sharing the lead going into the steamy weekend of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Edmonton Elks' Leake relishing his return to running back position

Edmonton Elks' Leake relishing his return to running back position

HAMILTON — Javon Leake is back in his happy place. After spending much of his first two CFL seasons primarily as a kick returner, Leake is back taking handoffs.
Sources: Argos quarterback Kelly meets with CFL commissioner Ambrosie

Sources: Argos quarterback Kelly meets with CFL commissioner Ambrosie

TORONTO — Suspended quarterback Chad Kelly met with CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie on Friday.
Seiya Suzuki hits a game-ending single as the Chicago Cubs top the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5

Seiya Suzuki hits a game-ending single as the Chicago Cubs top the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5

CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5, on Friday. Ian Happ began the 10th on second as the automatic runner.
CFL fines Roughriders OL Trevor Reid, Elks defensive back Bynum

CFL fines Roughriders OL Trevor Reid, Elks defensive back Bynum

TORONTO — The CFL handed out a pair of fines on Friday. Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Trevor Reid was handed a fine for making unnecessary contact with Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Kene Onyeka.
Trainer Attard will have four horses to keep an eye on during $1-million King's Plate

Trainer Attard will have four horses to keep an eye on during $1-million King's Plate

TORONTO — He's always in it to win it but Kevin Attard would gladly settle for a four-horse dead heat Saturday in the $1-million King's Plate.
Two climbers injured by rockfall on 'well-known' route in Squamish, B.C.

Two climbers injured by rockfall on 'well-known' route in Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Police in Squamish, B.C., say two climbers sustained "significant injuries" and had to be rescued from a route on the Stawamus Chief mountain on Thursday. Squamish RCMP say the climbers were then taken to hospital to receive care.
Canada cricket team back in action with a new captain and search for a new coach

Canada cricket team back in action with a new captain and search for a new coach

After making its debut at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup this summer, Canada is back in action in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play in the Netherlands under new leadership and with a search for a new coach underway.
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received her Olympic bronze medal during a ceremony in the capital Bucharest on Friday that marked the conclusion of a swirl of controversy after the medal was first awarded to U.S.
Canada women climb to No. 6 in new FIFA rankings in wake of scandal-ridden Olympics

Canada women climb to No. 6 in new FIFA rankings in wake of scandal-ridden Olympics

The Canadian women, despite an Olympic spying scandal that cost the team its coach and a six-point penalty, have climbed two spots to No. 6 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
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