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Belgium advances to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

Belgium advances to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Belgium advanced to the last 16 of the European Championship after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine on Wednesday, and the Ukrainians became the first team with four points in a group to be eliminated.
Romania and Slovakia draw 1-1 to send both into the round of 16 at Euro 2024

Romania and Slovakia draw 1-1 to send both into the round of 16 at Euro 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Romania and Slovakia got the 1-1 draw Wednesday that sent both teams into the round of 16 at the European Championship, with the Romanians topping Group E ahead of Belgium.
Fourteen-year-old Pan Am champion De Fazio Ebert named to Olympic skateboard team

Fourteen-year-old Pan Am champion De Fazio Ebert named to Olympic skateboard team

TORONTO — Months after becoming the first-ever Pan Am Games gold medallist in women's park, 14-year-old Fay De Fazio Ebert has been named to Canada’s skateboard team for the Paris Olympics.
Stakusic into third round of Wimbledon qualifying, Diallo and Galarneau eliminated

Stakusic into third round of Wimbledon qualifying, Diallo and Galarneau eliminated

LONDON — Canada's Marina Stakusic is a win away from qualifying for her first Grand Slam main draw. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty

Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty

NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL's last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 2000s, is retiring after six decades in the sport as a p
NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season

NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season

Fanatics and the NHL on Wednesday unveiled new on-ice player jerseys for the 2024-25 season, which officials say have been tested and refined well before making their debut in games this fall.
Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

Veteran forward Alex Morgan won't be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes.
Szeryk, Rivers qualify for CPKC Women's Open after turning pro at B.C. Women's Open

Szeryk, Rivers qualify for CPKC Women's Open after turning pro at B.C. Women's Open

As Ellie Szeryk lined up her final putt to seal the win at the B.C. Women's Open, she spied longtime friend Brooke Rivers lurking around the green with a bottle of water.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski advance at Rothesay Classic

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski advance at Rothesay Classic

EASTBOURNE — Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the quarterfinals at the Rothesay International on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over American Ashlyn Krueger. The Laval, Que.
CHL, USA Hockey roll out Prospects Challenge showcase

CHL, USA Hockey roll out Prospects Challenge showcase

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League believes it has found the right recipe and partner for showcasing top-ranked prospects. Sprinkle in the intense Canadian-United States rivalry, mix it with NHL scouts, draft motivation and the U.S.