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Sir for Sure impresses in winning Breeders' Stakes

Sir for Sure impresses in winning Breeders' Stakes

TORONTO — It was sweet redemption for the connections of Sir for Sure, who closed the curtain on this year’s OLG Canadian Triple Crown with a command performance in the $400,400 Breeders’ Stakes on Sunday at Woodbine.
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes wins Sanderson Farms Championship in two-hole playoff

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes wins Sanderson Farms Championship in two-hole playoff

JACKSON, Miss. — Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton, Ont. and Sepp Straka of Vienna, Austria battled in an intense playoff Sunday at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.
QMJHL roundup: Disciplined Olympiques roll past visiting Remparts 3-1

QMJHL roundup: Disciplined Olympiques roll past visiting Remparts 3-1

GATINEAU, Que. — The Gatineau Olympiques scored a goal in each period and played solid defence in a 3-1 victory over the visiting Quebec Remparts in one of five Quebec Major Junior Hockey League games on Sunday.
Charley Hull wins in Texas to end 6 years without LPGA title

Charley Hull wins in Texas to end 6 years without LPGA title

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Charley Hull put a little extra time into putting practice and it paid off for her in a big way Sunday when she ran off four birdies on the back nine for a 7-under 64 to win The Ascendant LPGA.
Hernandez helps Jays top Red Sox 6-3; Toronto sweeps Boston as post-season approaches

Hernandez helps Jays top Red Sox 6-3; Toronto sweeps Boston as post-season approaches

TORONTO — Whit Merrifield has never played in Major League Baseball's post-season but as the playoffs approach for the Toronto Blue Jays he knows one thing: his team is eager to get started.
Canada's Shapovalov loses in straight sets to Japan's Nishioka in Korea Open final

Canada's Shapovalov loses in straight sets to Japan's Nishioka in Korea Open final

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Canada's Denis Shapovalov fell just short of capping off a strong week with a title as he lost 6-4, 7-6 (5) to Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the Korea Open final on Sunday. The Richmond Hill, Ont.
Wolverhampton fires Bruno Lage after poor start to season

Wolverhampton fires Bruno Lage after poor start to season

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Bruno Lage was fired Sunday by Wolverhampton after just one win for his team in the Premier League this season.
Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korean Open

Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korean Open

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka claimed his second career title after beating fourth seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada 6-4, 7-6 (5) to win the Korean Open on Sunday. The 27-year-old Japanese, who beat top seed and world No.
125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match

125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match

MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away fans upset with their team's loss left at least 125 dead, most of whom were trampled upon or suffocated, making it one
WHL Roundup: Rebels continue hot roll by pouncing on Pats

WHL Roundup: Rebels continue hot roll by pouncing on Pats

RED DEER, Alta. — The Red Deer Rebels continue to roll in the early going of the Western Hockey League season as they defeated the visiting Regina Pats on Saturday 4-2 to boost their Central Division-leading record to three wins in as many games.
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