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Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones bullish about future of 21st-ranked Canadian men

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones bullish about future of 21st-ranked Canadian men

A Canada XV takes on the Vancouver Highlanders at Capilano Rugby Club on Saturday ahead of a match against Japan next week.
Canada jumps two spots to No. 5 in FIBA men's basketball rankings

Canada jumps two spots to No. 5 in FIBA men's basketball rankings

MIES — Canada has risen two spots in the FIBA men's basketball rankings, despite failing to medal at the Paris Olympics. FIBA released the new rankings Thursday, with Canada moving up to No. 5. The Canadians jumped from No. 15 to No.
Wingback Max Ferrari set to celebrate 100th career game for York United FC

Wingback Max Ferrari set to celebrate 100th career game for York United FC

TORONTO — Growing up, Max Ferrari was told he was too small or too slow to excel at soccer. "Not really talked about when I was younger, getting looked off a lot, I think, was a good thing in the end for me," Ferrari said. "It really pushed me.
UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

EDMONTON — The UFC is returning to Edmonton on Nov. 2 for a Fight Night event at Rogers Place. Third-ranked flyweight Erin Blanchfield will take on No.5-ranked, and two-time former strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas in the main event.
Berrios pitches a gem, Varsho adds 3-run homer as Blue Jays sweep Angels

Berrios pitches a gem, Varsho adds 3-run homer as Blue Jays sweep Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios dominated over seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night.
Ontario repeats as junior boys team champions; Shropshire leads individual divisions

Ontario repeats as junior boys team champions; Shropshire leads individual divisions

INNISFAIL, Alta. — Team Ontario has defended its title in the Inter-Provincial Team competition at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship at Innisfail Golf Club. Team Ontario edged runner-up Team B.C.
Taiwan no-hits Canada in dominant 8-0 LLWS victory

Taiwan no-hits Canada in dominant 8-0 LLWS victory

WILLIAMSPORT — The Kuei-Shan Little League team from Taiwan finished fourth in last year's Little League World Series.
Matsuyama's caddie returns home to Japan after passport stolen after Olympics

Matsuyama's caddie returns home to Japan after passport stolen after Olympics

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama is starting the PGA Tour’s lucrative post-season without his caddie and coach after they were victims of a robbery during a stopover in London from the Paris Olympics, Golf Digest Japan reported.
Quarterback Rourke returns to Lions eager to play and win

Quarterback Rourke returns to Lions eager to play and win

After spending more than 18 months bouncing around with four NFL teams, Victoria's Nathan Rourke decided he wanted to play again for the B.C. Lions.
Football Canada appoints Peter Baxter to its board of directors

Football Canada appoints Peter Baxter to its board of directors

OTTAWA — Peter Baxter, the longtime athletic director at Wilfrid Laurier, has been appointed to Football Canada's board of directors. The governing body of amateur football in Canada made the announcement Wednesday.
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