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Players walk out to sound of Oasis song for France-England

Players walk out to sound of Oasis song for France-England

SAINT-DENIS, France — In an emotional show of support for the victims of the recent attacks in Manchester and London, France and England players walked out to the sound of "Don't Look Back in Anger" from Oasis moments before Tuesday's friendly at Sta
Thormeyer wins silver at Mare Nostrum swim meet, Oleksiak and Ruck take bronze

Thormeyer wins silver at Mare Nostrum swim meet, Oleksiak and Ruck take bronze

BARCELONA, Spain — Markus Thormeyer won silver in the men's 200-metre backstroke Tuesday on a three-medal day for Canada at the Mare Nostrum Tour meet. Thormeyer, from Delta, B.C., finished second in two minutes 00.94 seconds.
Harness racing to make full-time move to Mohawk Racetrack in 2018

Harness racing to make full-time move to Mohawk Racetrack in 2018

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Canada's biggest harness-racing track is getting a facelift.
Redblacks defensive back Antoine Pruneau plans to fulfil high expectations

Redblacks defensive back Antoine Pruneau plans to fulfil high expectations

OTTAWA — Defensive back Antoine Pruneau knows the Ottawa Redblacks have high expectations for him and he has every intention of fulfilling them.
5 Kings Point soccer players sue to overturn graduation ban

5 Kings Point soccer players sue to overturn graduation ban

KINGS POINT, N.Y. — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is not permitting seven members of the men's soccer team to graduate with their class this weekend amid an investigation into possible sexual harassment, a congressman said Tuesday.
Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis undergoes procedure to clean up knee

Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis undergoes procedure to clean up knee

TORONTO — Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis has undergone a procedure to clean up cartilage in his right knee. The 26-year-old from West Palm Beach, Fla.
Brown unfazed about not having favourite for $1-million North America Cup

Brown unfazed about not having favourite for $1-million North America Cup

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Brian Brown isn't the least bit concerned about not having the favourite for the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup.
Montreal Impact left back Oyongo undergoes successful knee surgery

Montreal Impact left back Oyongo undergoes successful knee surgery

Montreal Impact left back Ambroise Oyongo will miss the rest of the Major League Soccer season after undergoing successful right knee surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon.
Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in Oakland

Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. — After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday, while Oakland crews were busy hanging championship banners along the parade route.
Warriors say no decision has been made on White House visit

Warriors say no decision has been made on White House visit

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made regarding a potential White House visit to celebrate their NBA title.