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Han Xu powers China past Puerto Rico 75-72, sending them to a quarterfinal matchup with France

Han Xu had 21 points and 11 rebounds to help China top Puerto Rico 75-72 Wednesday in the qualifying round of the women’s FIBA World Cup.

Sportsnet unveils 'Saturday Night Hockey' as replacement for 'Hockey Night in Canada'

Sportsnet has named its new flagship show “Saturday Night Hockey,” replacing “Hockey Night in Canada” with familiar faces on the panel — and some notable absences.

Oilers sign Formenton after sexual assault acquittal, Hockey Canada suspension

On Wednesday, the team announced it had signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $850,000.

What are NFL rules changes in 2026? Red flags, kickoffs

Here is everything fans need to know about NFL rules and points of emphasis for the 2026 season.

Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in U.S. Open semis

Ben Shelton had gone toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz for five exhausting sets and finally at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday came the chance to end the U.S. Open champion’s title reign.

'Skyrunner' describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps

Mountain trail runner Hillary Gerardi says traversing perilous terrain as an elite “skyrunner” is where she and those dedicated to the sport feel most alive, but some routes have little to no margin of error.

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version

LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in New Jersey with more than US$500 million in debt, part of its goal to revive the league without Saudi funding.

The U.S. Open wants to be for everyone. Not everyone knows the etiquette

It makes sense that the most attractive audience to any money-making venture is whatever one is still relatively untapped. We’re living in an era where success is measured not in sustainability or even sheer size but nothing short of endless, indefinite growth.

Goldbloom to step down as chair of Hockey Canada board of directors

Jonathan Goldbloom is stepping down as chair of the Hockey Canada board of directors, the national governing body announced Tuesday.

Professional wrestler Andy “The Butcher” Williams dies after collapsing during show in Pittsburgh

Andy Williams, a popular professional wrestler known as “The Butcher,” died after collapsing during an independent show in the Pittsburgh area on Saturday night. He was 48 years old.

Jeff McNeil legs out winning single in 9th inning, lifts A's to 6-5 victory over Blue Jays

Jeff McNeil legged out an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday night after blowing a four-run lead.

Sault triathlete takes on two world championships in one month

Sault Ste. Marie triathlete Taylor Corelli is preparing for two world championships within a month, including her first full Ironman in Hawaii and her third 70.3 event in France.

Mirra Andreeva helps injured opponent Anastasia Potapova before finishing her U.S. Open victory

Mirra Andreeva remembers looking up to Anastasia Potapova well before they became rivals on the court.

Dabrowski, Stefani advance to women's doubles quarterfinals at U.S. Open

Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani advanced to the quarterfinals in women’s doubles action at the U.S. Open on Monday.

Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped the Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died

Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died. He was 68.