National Sports

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee collapsed on the field during pregame ceremonies before a Triple-A game between the Worcester Red Sox and the Norfolk Tides.

TORONTO — Chad Kelly is staying put. Kelly signed a three-year, $1.865-million extension with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday that was negotiated by his Saskatchewan-based agent, Chris Lambiris.

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is aiming to build on his own momentum, as well as his team's. After a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, he officially became the team's all-time leader in assists in Major League Soccer.

NEW YORK — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the second round of the U.S.

Pierce LePage has one more mountain to climb, one more goal to reach. The Whitby, Ont., native made history on Saturday, striking gold in the men's decathlon at the World Athletics Championships.

Whether on the ice, in the courtroom or in her latest role as a new mother, Alexandra Paul brought passion and joy to all she did, those who knew the former Olympic figure skater said as they mourned her death.

NEW YORK (AP) — Andres Jasson and Monsef Bakrar each scored in the first half and New York City FC beat Montreal 2-0 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

NEW YORK (AP) — When Caroline Wozniacki finished off the biggest victory of her still-fresh comeback following 3 1/2 years away from tennis, she sat in her U.S. Open sideline chair, leaned forward and covered her face with both hands.

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA's pledge to provide private planes for all postseason air travel has a few caveats, according to a memo sent to teams this week.

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield walked into the press conference room at BMO Field beaming and full of energy.