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Toronto's Summer McIntosh earns Olympic swim berth at age 14

Toronto's Summer McIntosh earns Olympic swim berth at age 14

TORONTO — Penny Oleksiak describes Summer McIntosh as "all gas, no brakes." The 14-year-old McIntosh will be among Canada's youngest Olympians in Tokyo, if not the youngest.

Golden Knights GM self-isolating after positive COVID test

MONTREAL (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon was placed in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Booker gets first triple-double, Suns beat Clippers 120-114

Booker gets first triple-double, Suns beat Clippers 120-114

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double and the Phoenix Suns overcame Chris Paul's absence to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer finishes runner-up in FIFA North American playoffs

Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer finishes runner-up in FIFA North American playoffs

D.C. United esports gamer Mohamed (KingCJ0) Alioune Diop defeated Agit (AgitPower) Katilmis of the Vancouver Whitecaps in a penalty shootout Sunday to win the EA Sports FIFA 21 Global Series North American Playoffs for PlayStation.
McGuire hits 3 doubles as Ryu, Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-4

McGuire hits 3 doubles as Ryu, Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-4

BALTIMORE (AP) — Reese McGuire had three doubles during a four-hit performance, leading Hyun Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 Sunday.
Ducharme feels 'helpless' watching Habs from home after positive COVID-19 test

Ducharme feels 'helpless' watching Habs from home after positive COVID-19 test

MONTREAL — Dominique Ducharme felt helpless. The Montreal Canadiens interim head coach — hours after testing positive for COVID-19 — was sitting at home as his team battled in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Qatar to require fans at 2022 World Cup to be vaccinated

Qatar will require spectators at the 2022 World Cup to have received coronavirus vaccines to get into games, the government has announced.

McGregor scores hat trick as Canada blanks South Korea 8-0 at para-hockey worlds

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Tyler McGregor scored a hat trick and Liam Hickey added two goals and three assists as Canada shut out South Korea 8-0 on Sunday at the world para-hockey championship.
F1 leader Verstappen wins French GP ahead of rival Hamilton

F1 leader Verstappen wins French GP ahead of rival Hamilton

LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix and extend his lead over his title rival to 12 points.
Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, withstand Durant's 48

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, withstand Durant's 48

NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks withstood Kevin Durant's NBA-record 48 points in a Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime Saturday night.