National Sports

CANET-EN-ROUSSILLON, France — Canada's Penny Oleksiak captured gold in the women's 50 metre butterfly at the second stop on the Mare Nostrum swimming circuit on Wednesday.

BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed closer Ken Giles on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Giles is 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA and has 11 saves in 12 tries.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sarah McLachlan will sing Canada's national anthem on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors attempt to win their first NBA championship.

Curling Canada has added a birthright status option to its residency rules for the 2019-20 season, allowing athletes to represent the province or territory where they were born if they live outside of those borders.

He makes his CFL head-coaching debut Thursday night, but Craig Dickenson isn't thinking about surpassing Wally Buono for most career victories.

It's been over a year, but Zach Collaros hasn't forgotten being traded by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Collaros spent four seasons in Hamilton before being dealt to Saskatchewan on Jan. 3, 2018.

BALTIMORE — Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano is in the major leagues for the first time. The Toronto Blue Jays selected the native of Markham, Ont., to their major-league roster on Wednesday.

Raptors fan Kurt Peacock admits he's really pushing bedtime back as he lets his 11-year-old watch their beloved team make a championship bid this week. Aside from wanting him to witness history in the making, the Saint John, N.B.

GRENOBLE, France — Canadian players were diplomatic Wednesday when asked about the Americans' 13-0 rout of Thailand and the unbridled celebrations accompanying the baker's dozen of goals at the Women's World Cup.

GRENOBLE, France — Christine Sinclair's wish for her 36th birthday was simple and sweet — lava cake. There were other perks. A representative from the local Women's World Cup organizing committee surprised the star forward from Burnaby, B.C.