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Andreescu, Shapovalov move on at Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime out

Andreescu, Shapovalov move on at Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime out

LONDON — Bianca Andreescu continued her successful grass-court season with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 win over Emina Bektas in first-round action at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Toronto FC seeing improvements on the field as Insigne waits in the wings

Toronto FC seeing improvements on the field as Insigne waits in the wings

TORONTO — Approaching the halfway mark of the MLS season, Toronto FC is 5-8-3 and five points out of the playoff picture with Italian star Lorenzo Insigne waiting in the wings.
Lions' Canadian QB Rourke named CFL top performer for second time in three weeks

Lions' Canadian QB Rourke named CFL top performer for second time in three weeks

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top performer of the week for the second time this season.
Montreal anticipates a Wednesday MLS battle in Seattle

Montreal anticipates a Wednesday MLS battle in Seattle

SEATTLE — After bouncing back from two consecutive losses, CF Montreal are heading west to take on one of the better Major League Soccer sides.
Gray, Sánchez help Twins widen division lead over Guardians

Gray, Sánchez help Twins widen division lead over Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched seven scoreless innings and Gary Sánchez had four RBIs to help the Minnesota Twins stretch their lead in the AL Central with an 11-1 blowout of the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
Wells, Rutschman help Orioles dominate Mariners 9-2

Wells, Rutschman help Orioles dominate Mariners 9-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched five nearly perfect innings, Adley Rutschman drove one of Baltimore's five home runs and the Orioles three-hit the Seattle Mariners in a 9-2 victory Monday night.
Kuhl tosses 3-hit shutout, Rockies beat Dodgers 4-0 at Coors

Kuhl tosses 3-hit shutout, Rockies beat Dodgers 4-0 at Coors

DENVER (AP) — Chad Kuhl crouched in a tunnel at Coors Field, sharing the moment with his parents on a FaceTime call as his phone kept buzzing with other messages of congratulations.
Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A's 9-5 on late rally

Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A's 9-5 on late rally

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees lived up to expectations, even trailing by four runs. Unfortunately for Oakland, the Athletics also played to pattern.
Two Yepez HRs, Goldschmidt 4 for 4, Cards top Marlins 9-0

Two Yepez HRs, Goldschmidt 4 for 4, Cards top Marlins 9-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals rookie Juan Yepez has made the most of having Albert Pujols as a teammate and a mentor.
Franco's 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2

Franco's 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.