National Sports

VANCOUVER — For Jaclyn Lee, the atmosphere at the LPGA Tour's only Canadian stop can't be beat.

BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton and added newly acquired outfielder Derek Fisher to their major-league roster ahead of Thursday night's game at Baltimore.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by applicants.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps and winger Lucas Venuto have parted ways. Venuto, 24, made 13 starts and 22 appearances in Major League Soccer play with the Whitecaps, recording three goals and one assist.

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — There have been moments in Joe Veleno's young hockey career where he questioned the decision. At the time, however, it was all he wanted. The native of Kirkland, Que.

MILTON KEYNES, England — Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the first round of the Women's British Open on Thursday.

MONTREAL — Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. wasn't about to let running back Will Stanback — in a rush to leave practice to get a haircut — duck the media early.

Canadian bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona has been added to the UFC televised card Sept. 14 in Vancouver.

LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes to watch on Friday at the Pan American Games: AMELIA WALSH (CYCLING) The former BMX rider from Ayr, Ont., has switched to the track.

WASHINGTON — With the eye-catching results from the tennis teens at big tournaments in Indian Wells, Calif., and Miami back in March, fans were hoping — almost expecting — that a Canadian dynasty had been officially launched.