National Sports

It's been quite the CFL debut for Don Jackson. The Calgary Stampeders running back has led the CFL in rushing in each of the first two weeks, accumulating 210 yards.

Coquitlam, B.C., will play host to the 2022 men's world lacrosse championship. The event, held every four years, hasn't been in Canada since London, Ont., staged it in 2006.

VANCOUVER — He's enjoyed the thrill of winning an Olympic medal and dealt with the frustration of battling through injury, but Andre De Grasse says becoming a father is a totally new experience.

The Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship didn't have any Canadian entries at last year's tournament. The entire women's national amateur squad is making the trip this time around. Maddie Szeryk of London, Ont.

Bridget Carleton had a set of keys to the gym of her high school in Chatham, Ont., and would spend hours shooting on the court, with just the janitors to keep her company.

FREDERICTON — It has been a big year so far for Willie O'Ree — full of accolades as he marked 60 years since becoming the first black player in the National Hockey League — but there's one more honour O'Ree, his friends, and fans are hoping for.

The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its induction class Tuesday.

VOLGOGRAD, Russia — The oldest person to play in a World Cup match gave up a pair of goals Monday, allowing Saudi Arabia to beat Egypt 2-1 in a match between two teams that had already been eliminated.

SAMARA, Russia — Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani scored a goal each and Uruguay went on to defeat Russia 3-0 on Monday, finishing undefeated in group play and handing the host nation its first loss of the World Cup.

LONDON — Canada's Peter Polansky and Brayden Schnur posted victories Monday on the opening day of the men's singles qualification round at Wimbledon.