National Sports

GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — Taylor Gait had a hat trick and was named game MVP as she led Canada past host England 8-6 on Tuesday to end pool play at the women's lacrosse World Cup.

OTTAWA — The Grey Cup champion Ottawa Redblacks haven't won a game this season. But don't call them desperate.

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi and the Vancouver Whitecaps mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday. The 29-year old Tornaghi hopes to explore opportunities in his homeland of Italy after three-plus years in Vancouver.

Thirteen players including Toronto's Jozy Altidore and Portland's Diego Valeri have been added to Major League Soccer's All-Star team for the Aug. 2 game against Real Madrid in Chicago.

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden was finally a frontrunner for a starting job at Calgary Stampeders training camp this year. The receiver has made the most of his chance early this season.

There are two different twists this week for the B.C. Lions.

CORK, Ireland — Crystal Emmanuel broke the Canadian record in the 200 metres on Tuesday, rewriting one of the oldest records on the books. The 25-year-old from Toronto sprinted to a time of 22.50 seconds, breaking the record of 22.

TORONTO — The NBA's shift toward three-point shooting has a big fan in C.J. Miles.

MONTREAL — Ex-ski coach Bertrand Charest is appealing his conviction on 37 sex-related charges, with documents filed Tuesday seeking an acquittal or a new trial.

KING CITY, Ont. — The U.S. defeated Canada by four wickets Tuesday at the ICC Americas Under-19s World Cup Qualifier. The Americans won the toss and elected to field, restricting Canada to 63 runs in 47.5 overs. A.S. Gill led Canada with 14 not out.