National Sports

It's been some eight weeks since Rory (The Red King) MacDonald lost to Gleison Tibau, and the Canadian welterweight still can't believe it.

TORONTO — After practice Thursday, Nick DeLeon emerged from the gym at Toronto FC's training centre with a smile and a bag of ice on his left knee. Just "normal" maintenance, the veteran midfielder explained.

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros received cheers for more than the two touchdown passes he threw last week in Winnipeg’s victory over Hamilton.

TORONTO — In a season that has featured more downs than ups, Toronto FC is looking forward to some stability under coach Javier Perez.

Having achieved her goal of Olympic soccer gold, coach Bev Priestman says her sights are now set on success at the World Cup.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Andrew Copp to a one-year deal worth $3.64 million. The 27-year-old Copp had a career season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists (24) and points (39).

The federal government says it will enact legislation that will legalize single-game sports betting in Canada on Aug. 27.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract. The team made the announcement in a statement but did not disclose a dollar value. The 24-year-old native of Longueuil, Que.

Canada has climbed 11 places to No. 59 in the latest FIFA world men's rankings, on the strength of its performance at the Gold Cup and in World Cup qualifying.

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ CAN OF CORN The diamond is built, and now they will come -- José Abreu, Aaron Judge and all, to Iowa.