National Sports

Frank Lampard was hired as the first English manager of Chelsea in 23 years on Thursday, making a return to the club where he is the all-time record scorer from his trophy-laden 13 years as a player.

Wednesday's Games Women's World Cup Semifinals Netherlands 1 Sweden 0 --- MLB American League Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 5, 1st game Toronto 6, Boston 3 Baltimore 9, Tampa Bay 6 L.A.

Wednesday's Games Women's World Cup Semifinals Netherlands 1 Sweden 0 --- MLB American League Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 5, 1st game Toronto 6, Boston 3 Baltimore 9, Tampa Bay 6 L.A.

TORONTO — Jacob Waguespack didn't have time to rethink his game plan after the Blue Jays decided to shake things up an hour before first pitch.

LYON, France — When Jackie Groenen received the ball, even though she was outside the penalty area, the Dutch midfielder knew she had to seize her opening.

SURREY, B.C. — One of the CFL's toughest players says he's no longer afraid to face his mental health. More than a year and a half after experiencing a terrifying bout of panic attacks and anxiety, B.C.

NEW YORK — Yankees play-by-play television announcer Michael Kay will have surgery to correct an issue with his vocal cord, keeping him out of the broadcast booth for at least a month.

The emotion has subsided since Toronto FC's controversial 1-1 tie at D.C. United. Now coach Greg Vanney is looking to build momentum and pick up points against his former team. Toronto had to settle for a single point Saturday after D.C.

TORONTO — McLeod Bethel-Thompson has another shot at being the Toronto Argonauts No. 1 quarterback. Bethel-Thompson will start Saturday night when Toronto (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (0-3) and could be the club's starter for some time.

HERAKLION, Greece — A.J. Lawson announced his intentions just three seconds into Wednesday's game with an emphatic dunk. The 18-year-old from Brampton, Ont.