National Sports

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — Canada's Evan Dunfee says he drew on the support of his loved ones to propel him to a Commonwealth Games gold medal. The 31-year-old from Richmond, B.C.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins Sunday.

TORONTO — A lingering foot injury that kept Canada's Leylah Fernandez out of action for over two months was also an opportunity for her to learn about herself. Now Fernandez knows just how impatient she can be.

MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — After seeing a five-shot lead slip away in the final round, Ashleigh Buhai still managed to secure a first major title at the Women's British Open.

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime was a fledgling teenager when he last played at the National Bank Open in his hometown. He'll make his return to IGA Stadium as a top-10 player on the ATP Tour and a tournament headliner.

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Canadian canoe racers demonstrated endurance and power at the world championships Sunday on Lake Banook, taking home gold, silver and bronze medals to the roar of an approving local crowd.

WINNIPEG — Assistant coach Barry Smith took charge of York United FC for its CPL game at Valour FC on Sunday after head coach Martin Nash tested positive for COVID. York said Nash did not make the trip to Winnipeg and was isolating.

CALGARY — Canada added defenceman Ethan Del Mastro to the roster for the upcoming IIHF world junior hockey championships.

LILLE, France (CP-AP) — Canadian international Jonathan David scored twice and added an assist as Lille routed promoted Auxerre 4-1 on Sunday on the opening weekend of French league play.