National Sports

TORONTO — Former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has confirmed he will make his long-awaited comeback against middleweight title-holder Michael Bisping on Nov. 4 at UFC 217 in New York's Madison Square Garden.

TORONTO — Simona Halep boosts her confidence by posting motivational quotes on Instagram. Caroline Wozniacki got hers back after taking a break from tennis.

OTTAWA — With a 1-5-1 record it's hardly surprising that frustration is starting to set in for the Ottawa Redblacks, but the defending Grey Cup champions believe they have plenty of time to turn the season around.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Tiger Woods has agreed to plead guilty to reckless driving and will enter a diversion program that will allow him to have his record wiped clean if he completes the program, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

TORONTO — Roy Rana has been named head coach of Canada's men's basketball team for the upcoming FIBA Americup 2017 and Canada's first World Cup 2019 qualifying matches.

LONDON — Brittany Crew won't have her coach at London Stadium tonight when she makes history in women's shot put.

WINNIPEG — If Oksana Chaput is exhausted after yet another gruelling swimming practice, she only has to go into her basement for a pick-me-up.

TORONTO — Winnipeg kicker and punter Justin Medlock and defensive back Maurice Leggett and B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham are the CFL's top performers for Week 7.

MONTREAL — Midfielder Ballou Tabla has apologized to the Montreal Impact for skipping a training session. The 18-year-old apologized on social media on Wednesday to his teammates, the coaches, the club and the fans.

TOP STORIES: ATH--WORLDS LONDON — Without Usain Bolt in the field, there will be a new 200-meter world champion for the first time in 10 years. Also, Allyson Felix goes for another gold medal in the 400 metres at the world championships.