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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press.
Vladimir Tarasenko eager to be an Ottawa Senator

Vladimir Tarasenko eager to be an Ottawa Senator

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are an exciting, young team and Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be part of what he thinks is an exciting future.
Jimenez, Montgomerie, Parnevik, Janzen, Lehman join Shaw Charity Classic field

Jimenez, Montgomerie, Parnevik, Janzen, Lehman join Shaw Charity Classic field

CALGARY — Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senior tour event Aug.
Andreescu has 'no doubt' she can be among the best in tennis ahead of NBO in Montreal

Andreescu has 'no doubt' she can be among the best in tennis ahead of NBO in Montreal

Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished.
Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury

Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury

TORONTO — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont.
Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup

Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup

TORONTO — A majority of Proline players saw Canada advancing to the second round of the women's World Cup soccer tournament. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 52 per cent of bets had Canada defeating Australia on Monday.
Canada Soccer to earn US$1.56 million in prize money from FIFA for World Cup showing

Canada Soccer to earn US$1.56 million in prize money from FIFA for World Cup showing

MELBOURNE, Australia — While Olympic champion Canada has exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the group stage, 16 teams are still in contention.
Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support and the players a greater voice as the tour tries to complete its business partnership with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf
CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension

CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to a three-year extension through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The extension includes an option year in 2027. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Toronto Raptors sign free agents Temple, Gueye and Obanor

Toronto Raptors sign free agents Temple, Gueye and Obanor

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed free agents Garrett Temple, Mouhamadou Gueye, and Kevin Obanor, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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