National Sports

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know they're about to embark on a daunting task — toppling a giant is never easy. A giant is exactly what the 'Caps will face on Saturday when they host Los Angeles FC.

TORONTO — A group of Canadian gymnasts who called for an independent investigation into their sport are "dismayed, but not surprised" in Gymnastics Canada's announcement of a culture review.

LONDON — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov were both eliminated from Wimbledon after suffering second -round losses at the All England Tennis Club on Thursday. Andreescu, of Missisauga, Ont.

TORONTO — Sprinter Andre De Grasse, decathlete Damian Warner and shot putter Sarah Mitton headline Canada's 54-member team heading to the world track and field championships in Eugene, Ore.

NHL defenceman Victor Mete says he was not involved in an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): ___ 6:50 p.m. Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep reached the third round at this year's tournament, and ended Kirsten Flipkens singles career in the process.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic famously decided not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 — which prevented him from playing at the Australian Open in January following a legal saga that ended with his deportation f

EDMONTON — In this tale of two cities, it was the worst of times … and the worst of times. The Edmonton Elks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Canada Day, and, the way these teams are going, offensive fireworks might not be on the menu.

Emily Engel-Natzke wanted to make the National Hockey League as a video coach.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have added two familiar faces as assistant general managers ahead of the NHL entry draft.