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Adam Scott turns back the clock and climbs within shot of the lead at U.S. Open

Adam Scott turns back the clock and climbs within shot of the lead at U.S. Open

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — His hair is speckled with grey. Even if he remains a fan favourite in some circles, when picks to win the U.S. Open were being made, not many included 44-year-old Adam Scott.
Mercedes' George Russell takes pole for second straight year at Canadian GP

Mercedes' George Russell takes pole for second straight year at Canadian GP

MONTREAL — George Russell and Max Verstappen are front and centre once again. Two weeks after colliding in Spain, Russell and Verstappen will battle at the top of the grid in Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Montreal Roses FC tops Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action

Montreal Roses FC tops Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action

OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk netted the game-winning goal in the 65th minute to lift Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC on Saturday in Northern Super League action.
Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for first win in six years

Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for first win in six years

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Lexi Thompson birdied two of the final three holes Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic for a share of the third-round lead with five others in a bid to win for the first time in just over six years.
Kepler's homer in the eighth lifts Phillies to 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Kepler's homer in the eighth lifts Phillies to 3-2 win over Blue Jays

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

Jets sign defenceman Alfons Freij to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Alfons Freij to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday. The average annual value of the deal in the NHL is US$975,000.
Canadiens sign forward Vinzenz Rohrer to three-year, entry-level contract

Canadiens sign forward Vinzenz Rohrer to three-year, entry-level contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Vinzenz Rohrer to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Saturday. The 20-year-old Austrian has spent the last two seasons with the Zurich Lions in the Swiss National League.
F1 drivers praise Canadian Grand Prix racetrack: 'One of my favourite'

F1 drivers praise Canadian Grand Prix racetrack: 'One of my favourite'

MONTREAL — Lewis Hamilton has one race at the top of his list. Nothing compares to competing at Silverstone — his home track — for the seven-time world champion. The Canadian Grand Prix, however, ranks a close second.
Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Calvin Pickard has spent time looking back. The journeyman netminder played 50 games for the dreadful Colorado Avalanche in 2016-17. Pickard had decent numbers that season.
Canada's Gabriel Diallo upsets Ugo Humbert, advances to Libema Open final

Canada's Gabriel Diallo upsets Ugo Humbert, advances to Libema Open final

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Canada's Gabriel Diallo has chalked up another upset en route to the Libema Open final. The 23-year-old Diallo defeated No. 2 seed Ugo Humbert of France 6-3, 7-6 (4) in Saturday's semifinal. Diallo also took out No.
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