National Sports

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith has earned a spot in the U.S. Open for the second year in a row. The native of Richmond Hill, Ont., finished first in one of nine 36-hole qualifiers for the major on Monday in Rockville, Md., to book his ticket.

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Rockies sluggers Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game following the Futures Game at Denver's Coors Field on July 11 along with Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia, former All-St

TORONTO — Finally, a little bit of good news for Ontario's horse-racing industry. The Ontario government announced Monday the province will enter into its COVID-19 reopening plan starting Friday. That's slightly ahead of the target day of Monday.

Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff.

Corey Grant is looking to follow Bruce Arians' lead. The reigning Super Bowl-winning coach has never been afraid to think outside the box.

After rolling over lesser opposition, Canada faces a far stiffer World Cup qualifying test in Suriname on Tuesday. A loss and the World Cup dream is over.

MONTREAL — Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

RIMINI, Italy — The Canadian women's volleyball team fell to 2-6 at the Volleyball Nations League tournament after dropping a 3-0 decision to Japan on Monday. Set scores were 25-16, 25-15 and 25-15. Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C.

TORONTO — Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.

TORONTO — The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president.