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Nerveless Verstappen excels in the rain; Mercedes struggles

Nerveless Verstappen excels in the rain; Mercedes struggles

HOCKENHEIM, Germany — The wetter and wilder the German Grand Prix became, the more it suited Max Verstappen's nerveless driving. The 21-year-old Red Bull driver's brilliant performance came alongside a rare collapse from Mercedes.
Gimme Five: Canadians to watch Monday at the Pan American Games

Gimme Five: Canadians to watch Monday at the Pan American Games

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Monday at the Pan American Games: ELLIE BLACK (GYMNASTICS) The Halifax gymnast started her Pan Ams with a silver in the team competition on Saturday. The all-around final is Monday.
Source: Toronto FC looking at signing French winger Nicolas Benezet

Source: Toronto FC looking at signing French winger Nicolas Benezet

Toronto FC is looking to add French winger Nicolas Benezet. According to L'Equipe in France, the MLS team is in "advanced discussions" to bring the 28-year-old midfielder to Toronto.
Canada wins women's 4x100-metre relay bronze to end best-ever world championships

Canada wins women's 4x100-metre relay bronze to end best-ever world championships

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of — Canada won the bronze medal and set a national record in the women's 4x100-metre medley relay on Sunday to put an exclamation point on the country's most successful FINA World Championships ever.
Loss to China puts Canada sixth at under-19 women's basketball World Cup

Loss to China puts Canada sixth at under-19 women's basketball World Cup

BANGKOK — Brynn Masikewich scored 11 points and pulled down nine rebounds in Canada's 72-64 loss to China on Sunday to finish sixth at the FIBA under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup.
Scores and Schedule

Scores and Schedule

Saturday's Games CFL Saskatchewan 48 B.C. 15 --- MLB American League Toronto 10 Tampa Bay 9 (12 innings) Boston 9 N.Y. Yankees 5 Seattle 8 Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 5 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 9 Kansas City 1 Baltimore 8 L.A.
Saturday's Games

Saturday's Games

Saturday's Games CFL Saskatchewan 48 B.C. 15 --- MLB American League Toronto 10 Tampa Bay 9 (12 innings) Boston 9 N.Y. Yankees 5 Seattle 8 Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 5 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 9 Kansas City 1 Baltimore 8 L.A.
Max Holloway defends UFC featherweight belt, beats Frankie Edgar at UFC 240

Max Holloway defends UFC featherweight belt, beats Frankie Edgar at UFC 240

EDMONTON — Reigning featherweight champ Max Holloway successfully defended his belt Saturday, overwhelming former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in UFC 240 at Rogers Place. Holloway (21-4-0) won a unanimous five-round decision.
Max Holloway defends UFC featherweight belt, beats Frankie Edgar at UFC 240

Max Holloway defends UFC featherweight belt, beats Frankie Edgar at UFC 240

EDMONTON — Reigning featherweight champ Max Holloway successfully defended his belt Saturday, overwhelming former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in UFC 240 at Rogers Place. Holloway (21-4-0) won a unanimous five-round decision.
Canada opens Pacific Nations Cup with 47-19 loss against United States

Canada opens Pacific Nations Cup with 47-19 loss against United States

GLENDALE, Colo. — The Canadian men fell behind early and couldn't make up the difference, dropping a 47-19 decision on Saturday against the United States at the Pacific Nations Cup.