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Canada's Raonic beats Kecmanovic for first ATP Tour win in almost two years

Canada's Raonic beats Kecmanovic for first ATP Tour win in almost two years

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Milos Raonic made a successful return to the ATP Tour on Monday, defeating Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 at the Libema Open for his first victory in nearly two years.
Nick Taylor's victory at RBC Canadian Open 'monumental' on multiple levels

Nick Taylor's victory at RBC Canadian Open 'monumental' on multiple levels

Nick Taylor tossed his putter having realized what he had accomplished.
Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

TORONTO — Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Brights Grove, Ont.
Roughriders lean on defence to edge Elks 17-13 in season-opening road win

Roughriders lean on defence to edge Elks 17-13 in season-opening road win

EDMONTON — The defence did most of the heavy lifting to give the Saskatchewan Roughriders a win to start the season.
Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

TORONTO — As Nick Taylor's 72-foot eagle putt dropped to win the RBC Canadian Open a who's who of Canadian golf charged the green with bottles of champagne to spray him.

Stricker wins Champions event in home state of Wisconsin, Ames ties for seventh

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steve Stricker's latest win on the PGA Tour Champions felt as big as any in his career, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win his American Family Insurance Championship in his native Wisconsin for his fourth title this year.
Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic

Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — As she entered her 30s, Ashleigh Buhai was frustrated with consistently contending but never winning on the LPGA Tour. There was nothing wrong with her swing, so she began working with a mental coach.
Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman cracked a couple of superstitious cold ones and found himself off the hook for an uncommonly sloppy outing on Sunday.
San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

TORONTO — The league-leading San Diego Legion scored 43 unanswered points in the second half to thump the Toronto Arrows 50-17 Sunday, extending their record win streak to 12 in Major League Rugby play.
Canada's Fernandez and partner Townsend come up short in French Open doubles final

Canada's Fernandez and partner Townsend come up short in French Open doubles final

PARIS — Canada's Leylah Fernandez fell just short in her quest to win her first Grand Slam title Sunday at the French Open.