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Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement

Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement

NEW YORK (AP) — When Caroline Wozniacki finished off the biggest victory of her still-fresh comeback following 3 1/2 years away from tennis, she sat in her U.S. Open sideline chair, leaned forward and covered her face with both hands.
WNBA says playoff teams would have to fly commercially under certain scenarios

WNBA says playoff teams would have to fly commercially under certain scenarios

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA's pledge to provide private planes for all postseason air travel has a few caveats, according to a memo sent to teams this week.
TFC snaps 13-game winless streak with emphatic 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union

TFC snaps 13-game winless streak with emphatic 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield walked into the press conference room at BMO Field beaming and full of energy.
Toronto Arrows announce death of co-founder Bill Webb

Toronto Arrows announce death of co-founder Bill Webb

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows say Bill Webb, the club's president and co-founder, has died after an illness. The rugby union club says it is mourning the death of Webb, who was also a general partner.
Toronto Blue Jays blank Washington Nationals 7-0 in rubber game of three-game series

Toronto Blue Jays blank Washington Nationals 7-0 in rubber game of three-game series

TORONTO — A middling August marked by underperformance and a slip in the standings ended with a shutout victory for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Akim Aliu disappointed WHL's Hurricanes hired Bill Peters as head coach

Akim Aliu disappointed WHL's Hurricanes hired Bill Peters as head coach

Akim Aliu "smelled something funny" last week when a current NHL head coach reached out to try and broker an apology between him and Bill Peters.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American partner Taylor Townsend advance at U.S. Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American partner Taylor Townsend advance at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Canada's Leylah Fernandez and her American partner Taylor Townsend have advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open's women's doubles tournament.
Djokovic and Swiatek roll, Tsitsipas falls in hot, sticky US Open second round

Djokovic and Swiatek roll, Tsitsipas falls in hot, sticky US Open second round

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S.
Papineau closing in on Korn Ferry Tour card with ongoing success on PGA Tour Canada

Papineau closing in on Korn Ferry Tour card with ongoing success on PGA Tour Canada

Etienne Papineau is in the home stretch. There are two events left on the PGA Tour Canada schedule and Papineau sits third in the Fortinet Cup standings, the top-ranked Canadian on the third-tier tour.
Sports integrity commissioner says safe sport gaps exposed in first year of office

Sports integrity commissioner says safe sport gaps exposed in first year of office

Sarah-Eve Pelletier's first year as Canada's sport integrity commissioner showed her that her reach doesn't extend far enough.