Sports

Vinícius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow shirts for an all-black look during a friendly against Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday. Brazil said this was ...

Jun 17, 2023

IndyCar champ Will Power shoves Scott Dixon after crash during practice for Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) - Reigning IndyCar champion Will Power shoved Scott Dixon after the two were involved in a crash on Saturday that severely damaged both cars during practice at Road America. Di...

Jun 17, 2023

'Beavers, lumberjacks': Finnish driver tips his cap to Canada at Grand Prix

MONTREAL - Spectators at the Canadian Grand Prix might notice a driver sporting a helmet that looks a lot like home. Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas said he wanted his special design for the race to re...

Jun 17, 2023

Sweden dispatches Canadian duo in round of 16 at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT - Sweden defeated Canada 8-5 Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts for the first time. Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Camp...

Jun 17, 2023

Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland in Euro qualifying

Erling Haaland scored on his return to Norway and it wasn't enough as Scotland came back to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep a perfect record in qualifying for next year's European Championship. Haaland o...

Jun 17, 2023

Canada's Michael Woods moves into first place at La Route d'Occitanie in France

Defending champion Michael Woods won the third stage of La Route d'Occitanie on Saturday to move into the overall lead with one stage remaining. The 36-year-old from Ottawa has a 10-second advantage o...

Jun 17, 2023

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz crashes in rainy final practice at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL - Rainy weather at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve got the best of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who crashed out of the Canadian Grand Prix's final practice session Saturday. Sainz drew a red flag o...

Jun 17, 2023

Tiafoe to play Struff in Stuttgart final after beating Fucsovics

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Frances Tiafoe will contest his first grass-court final after the American player outlasted Marton Fucsovics in a marathon Stuttgart Open tiebreak on Saturday. Tiafoe won the...

Jun 17, 2023

Vegas Golden Knights championship parade expected to rival New Year's Eve on Strip, planners say

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tens of thousands of Vegas Golden Knights fans, maybe more, are expected at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday for a Stanley Cup victory parade and a rally to mark the team'...

Jun 17, 2023

Ottawa, N.S. provide funds for Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame, community facility

TRENTON, N.S. - The Nova Scotia government has announced funding for a new facility that will house the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame. Ottawa is providing $2.2 million for the facility in Trenton,...

Jun 17, 2023