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Canada's Leylah Fernandez exits D.C. Open with second-round loss to Eala

Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., lost 6-2, 7-6 (1) to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the second round Wednesday after winning last year’s WTA 500 tournament.

Macklin Celebrini gets 5-year, US$94M extension from the Sharks in the NHL’s richest deal ever

San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, US$94 million extension Wednesday that will make him the highest-paid player in the NHL.

FIFA’s Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina’s soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.

Neymar says his time playing for Brazil ‘is over’

Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, tearfully declaring he was done playing for the Brazil national team following their World Cup defeat by Norway.

Blue Jays' Bieber struggles through 'worst' outing, walks 6 in first inning against Nationals

Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber’s start against the Washington Nationals was anything but a walk in the park.

Washington Nationals say ‘Ooooooooooooo Canada’ ahead of Friendship Day game with Blue Jays. And, there’s a special, exclusive hat.

At a time of fraught trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. – from Donald Trump’s tariffs to the delayed Gordie Howe Bridge – there is one thing Canadians and Americans can both enjoy: baseball!

Fernandez, partner Danilina bounced in D.C. Open doubles first round

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez and partner Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan exited the D.C. Open women’s doubles tournament with a first-round loss Tuesday.

Justin Herbert, Madison Beer announce engagement in joint Instagram post

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.

Amazon Prime to stream Wednesday NHL games, playoff series under Rogers deal

Amazon’s Prime Video will exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada in English and French beginning next season as part of a new 12-year sub-licensing agreement with Rogers Communications Inc.

Charron, Dolci add gold medals to Canada's tally at Commonwealth Games

Weightlifter Maude Charron and gymnast Félix Dolci added gold medals to Canada’s tally at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation

An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media.

Emotional Zinedine Zidane realizes his 'dream' as he takes charge of the France team

Moments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little.

Canadian women's soccer team to host Denmark in pair of October friendlies

Canada will host Denmark in a pair of international friendlies ahead of qualification for next summer’s Women’s World Cup.

Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong

Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina.