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MLB honours Hank Aaron with recreation of record 715th homer during All-Star Game

MLB honours Hank Aaron with recreation of record 715th homer during All-Star Game

ATLANTA (AP) — Major League Baseball honoured late Hall of Famer Hank Aaron by recreating his record-breaking 715th home run through the use of projection mapping and pyrotechnics.
Corey Conners leads Canadian foursome into British Open at Royal Portrush

Corey Conners leads Canadian foursome into British Open at Royal Portrush

PORTRUSH — Four Canadians are in the field for the British Open, which begins Thursday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. World No. 24 Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., leads the Canadian contingent, joined by No. 29 Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.
World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.
Rowe's late goal lifts Toronto to 1-0 NSL road win over Halifax

Rowe's late goal lifts Toronto to 1-0 NSL road win over Halifax

HALIFAX — Lauren Rowe's goal in the 79th minute snapped a scoreless tie and lifted the visiting AFC Toronto to a 1-0 Northern Super League victory over the Halifax Tides on Tuesday at Wanderers Grounds.
Vancouver Whitecaps head to Houston looking to regain their winning form

Vancouver Whitecaps head to Houston looking to regain their winning form

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to put their Major League Soccer season back on the rails. After enjoying one of the best starts in team history the Whitecaps have lost two MLS matches in a row and four of their last five.
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.
Rookie Devin Veresuk quickly showing why Ticats drafted him second overall this year

Rookie Devin Veresuk quickly showing why Ticats drafted him second overall this year

HAMILTON — It didn't take Devin Veresuk long to force the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' hand.
Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract

Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the deal were not announced.
Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts

Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Chad Kelly's season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another week. Toronto (1-4) listed the veteran quarterback as out for its game Thursday night in Montreal versus the Alouettes (3-2).
Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections

Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections

TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Jamal Peters, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and the B.C. Lions offensive line earned top honours Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll.
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