National Sports

VIERA, Fla. — Kelsey Lalor belted a two-run homer in the first inning to lead Canada to an 18-1 victory over the Dominican Republic on Sunday at the women's baseball World Cup.

TORONTO — Despite some early struggles, Timothy Liljegren never doubted his move to North America. Now the slick Swedish defenceman is hoping to take another big step at Toronto Maple Leafs' training camp next month.

When Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov face off against each other at the U.S. Open this week, they'll have to set aside their friendship as they put the future of Canadian tennis on full display.

Milwaukee's city attorney said officers did nothing wrong when they used a stun gun on Bucks' player Sterling Brown during his arrest over a parking violation in January — a direct contradiction to the police chief and mayor, who condemned the office

REGINA — Throughout the entire week at the CP Women's Open, Alena Sharp would write the number 16 on her golf balls.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Sebastian Vettel made a crucial early overtaking move on Lewis Hamilton to win the crash-marred Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday and trim his rival's overall lead.

Eden Hazard was repeatedly fouled, shoved and hacked down on his first start of the season in the Premier League. On one occasion, he was even kicked off the field by a particularly crude challenge.

TORONTO — Troy Tulowitzki won't play this season, but he fully intends to assume his position at shortstop in the Toronto Blue Jays infield in 2019.

TORONTO — Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson had his locker in Toronto's clubhouse at Rogers Centre cleaned out on Saturday but he insists it's not because a trade is imminent.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions know they're facing an uphill slog in the second half of the season after dropping yet another close game.