National Sports

SAO PAULO (AP) — Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the face of this year's Copa America.

The biggest soccer tournament in the Americas is about to land stateside. The 48th edition of the Copa America will showcase the top talents from two continents in 14 venues across the U.S. for nearly a month of competition.

Evan Kung is exceeding even his own expectations. The Pickering, Ont., resident currently leads the overall Bassmaster Open standings heading into his fifth event, June 20-22 at Oklahoma's Lake Eufaula.

For three years, Dru Brown practised against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence. On Thursday night, he'll face the unit for real. Brown will make his Ottawa debut when the club opens its 2024 season hosting Winnipeg (0-1) at TD Place.

CALGARY — Hockey player Vicky Sunohara, figure skater Patrick Chan and tennis player Daniel Nestor were among the athletes unveiled Wednesday for induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame this year.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials. Titmus finished in 1 minute, 52.

OTTAWA — The Montreal Alliance will host CEBL's Championship Weekend this year. And on Tuesday night they looked more like a team that could do some damage during the Canadian Elite Basketball League's August showcase.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi and four Toronto Blue Jays relievers combined to shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Tuesday night.

MILTON, Ont. — One of the strongest fields ever assembled for the Pepsi North America Cup is now slotted in for Saturday's $1 million race at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year's event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday.