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Dan Brown makes late birdies for a 1-shot lead over Shane Lowry in wind-challenged British Open

Dan Brown makes late birdies for a 1-shot lead over Shane Lowry in wind-challenged British Open

TROON, Scotland (AP) — The wind caught just about everyone off guard Thursday in the British Open. It came from the opposite direction off the Irish Sea, accompanied by occasional rain, and made Royal Troon a tougher test than anyone was expecting.
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Elks, Redblacks in different places heading into Week 7 rematch

Elks, Redblacks in different places heading into Week 7 rematch

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks and Edmonton Elks enter their CFL Week 7 rematch in very different places. The Redblacks (3-2) are on a high after a comeback 37-34 win in Edmonton on Sunday and have a chance to pick up a third straight win at home.
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Riders look to limit offensive opportunities as streaking Bombers visit Regina

Riders look to limit offensive opportunities as streaking Bombers visit Regina

REGINA — Moral victories have no value for Corey Mace and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Roughriders were handed their first defeat of the CFL season on July 13, dropping a 35-20 decision to the B.C. Lions in Vancouver. Saskatchewan allowed B.C.
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Tiger Woods in danger of missing cut at British Open again after 8-over 79 at Royal Troon

Tiger Woods in danger of missing cut at British Open again after 8-over 79 at Royal Troon

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Hands on his hips, Tiger Woods looked like a commuter whose train was late. Woods had sent his drive near the ScotRail line that runs along the 11th hole at Royal Troon. It summed up his opening round at the British Open .
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Auger-Aliassime moves into Swiss Open quarterfinals with win over Hanfmann

Auger-Aliassime moves into Swiss Open quarterfinals with win over Hanfmann

GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open clay-court tennis tournament with a 7-6 (6), 6-2 win over Germany's Yannick Hanfmann on Thursday.
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MLS modifies rules to improve flexibility in how teams add world-class or developing players

MLS modifies rules to improve flexibility in how teams add world-class or developing players

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer is modifying roster rules to give clubs more flexibility in how they build their rosters as well as providing more benefits when players are transferred or loaned to clubs outside of the league.
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Amid transfer rumours, Choinière focused on playing at CF Montreal – for now

Amid transfer rumours, Choinière focused on playing at CF Montreal – for now

MONTREAL — Back from his appearance at the Copa America, Canadian international Mathieu Choinière is focused on giving his best effort for CF Montreal — as long as he’s here.
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Canada jumps to 40th in FIFA rankings after fourth-place finish at Copa America

Canada jumps to 40th in FIFA rankings after fourth-place finish at Copa America

Canada moved up eight spots in the latest FIFA men's rankings after finishing fourth at the Copa America.
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McIlroy, DeChambeau stumble badly out of the gates at British Open

McIlroy, DeChambeau stumble badly out of the gates at British Open

TROON, Scotland (AP) — So much for the British Open being one last stand for Rory McIlroy in the majors this year. His best hope now is getting beyond one more day. And he has company from U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov clears unconditional waivers, has his NHL contract terminated by the Hurricanes

Evgeny Kuznetsov clears unconditional waivers, has his NHL contract terminated by the Hurricanes

Evgeny Kuznetsov had his contract terminated Thursday after clearing unconditional waivers, bringing an abrupt end to the talented but inconsistent center's NHL career, at least for the time being.
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