National Sports

To grandma with love: O'Reilly hopes to take Cup to big fan

BOSTON — Ryan O'Reilly should expect another email from his 99-year-old grandmother.

Jun 12, 2019 10:26 PM Read more >

Tellez slam helps Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-6 to end skid

BALTIMORE — The game pitted the two worst teams in the AL East, lasted more than four hours and ended in the rain before a smattering of fans.

Jun 12, 2019 10:24 PM Read more >

Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano makes MLB debut for Blue Jays

BALTIMORE — Canada's Jordan Romano made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, pitching a perfect inning against the Baltimore Orioles. Romano, from Markham, Ont.

Jun 12, 2019 9:55 PM Read more >

Kourouma, Bona lead Wanderers over Valour in Canadian Championship series

WINNIPEG — HFX Wanderers FC advanced to the next round of the Canadian Championship by edging Valour FC 2-0 on Wednesday in the second leg of their qualifying series between Canadian Premier League sides.

Jun 12, 2019 9:37 PM Read more >

Curry: Hard to avoid boorish fans at Finals, but heckling his family is "stupid"

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry says it's difficult to avoid boorish basketball fans at the NBA Finals. But heckling his family is "stupid.

Jun 12, 2019 6:51 PM Read more >

Game 5 loss is ancient history to "live in the moment" Toronto Raptors

OAKLAND, Calif. — Live in the moment. It's been the Toronto Raptors' mantra all season. Never get too high after wins. Never too down after losses.

Jun 12, 2019 5:55 PM Read more >

Warriors F Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant confirmed what everyone most feared: He underwent surgery for a ruptured right Achilles tendon.

Jun 12, 2019 5:22 PM Read more >

Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak wins gold at Mare Nostrum meet

CANET-EN-ROUSSILLON, France — Canada's Penny Oleksiak captured gold in the women's 50 metre butterfly at the second stop on the Mare Nostrum swimming circuit on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2019 4:34 PM Read more >

Blue Jays closer Giles placed on IL with elbow inflammation

BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed closer Ken Giles on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Giles is 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA and has 11 saves in 12 tries.

Jun 12, 2019 4:24 PM Read more >

Sarah McLachlan set to perform Canadian anthem as Raptors aim for title

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sarah McLachlan will sing Canada's national anthem on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors attempt to win their first NBA championship.

Jun 12, 2019 4:01 PM Read more >