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Unpopular Christie turns to sports talk, calls fan 'a bum'

Unpopular Christie turns to sports talk, calls fan 'a bum'

TRENTON, N.J. — With a new poll showing voters are disgusted and outraged that Gov.
Impact hope to be rested and healthy for home games after mid-season break

Impact hope to be rested and healthy for home games after mid-season break

MONTREAL — It was coincidence that Major League Soccer's mid-season break came just as the Montreal Impact reached the half-way point of their regular season. Most of the other teams have played two or three more games.
Ambrosie faces tough decision in his first day as the CFL's commissioner

Ambrosie faces tough decision in his first day as the CFL's commissioner

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie isn't easing into his new position. Ambrosie officially began his tenure Monday less than a week after being hired to replace the departed Jeffrey Orridge.
Raonic through to Wimbledon quarter-finals with five-set win over Zverev

Raonic through to Wimbledon quarter-finals with five-set win over Zverev

LONDON — Canada's Milos Raonic is through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after posting a 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Germany's Alexander Zverev on Monday. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont.
Five things Jays need in second half to keep faint playoff hopes afloat

Five things Jays need in second half to keep faint playoff hopes afloat

The Toronto Blue Jays will begin the unofficial second half of the season on Friday with a 41-47 record, good for last place in the American League East.
IOC advised to empower ethics panel, control $500M panel

IOC advised to empower ethics panel, control $500M panel

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee was advised on Monday to give its ethics panel more power to investigate suspected wrongdoing by sports officials.
Only a handful of riders can challenge Froome for Tour title

Only a handful of riders can challenge Froome for Tour title

CHAMBERY, France — Chris Froome probably hoped he had a bigger lead than his 18-second advantage over Fabio Aru on the Tour de France's first rest day. At least he's still in one piece, though.
Scores and Schedule

Scores and Schedule

Sunday's Games MLB American League Houston 19 Toronto 1 Tampa Bay 5 Boston 3 Baltimore 11 Minnesota 5 L.A.
Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games MLB American League Houston 19 Toronto 1 Tampa Bay 5 Boston 3 Baltimore 11 Minnesota 5 L.A.
History made: Canada downs Italy to win FIBA U19 basketball World Cup

History made: Canada downs Italy to win FIBA U19 basketball World Cup

CAIRO — Listening to "O Canada" at international basketball tournaments has always meant a lot to Roy Rana. But after coaching Canada's men's under-19 team to the country's first-ever world basketball title, it reached a whole new level. R.J.