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IndyCar race at Texas red-flagged after big crash

IndyCar race at Texas red-flagged after big crash

FORT WORTH, Texas — The IndyCar race at Texas resumed after being red-flagged nearly 31 minutes Saturday night to clean up after an accident involving nine cars in the third and fourth turns.
Mancosu's late goal lifts Impact to 1-1 tie with Sporting KC

Mancosu's late goal lifts Impact to 1-1 tie with Sporting KC

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Matteo Mancosu scored a late goal to help the short-handed Montreal Impact to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
Ben Moronchuk, Canadian men's U23 squad beat Iran at world championships

Ben Moronchuk, Canadian men's U23 squad beat Iran at world championships

TORONTO — Ben Moronchuk scored a game-high 38 points to go along with 12 rebounds as Canada downed Iran 68-59 on Saturday at the men's under-23 world wheelchair basketball championship.
Canadian men's rugby squad blanked 13-0 at home by Georgia

Canadian men's rugby squad blanked 13-0 at home by Georgia

CALGARY — Aaron Carpenter had to take a moment and think about the last time he played rugby in such nasty conditions.
Swoopes thanks mother in emotional induction speech

Swoopes thanks mother in emotional induction speech

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sheryl Swoopes fought back tears as she read a poem to her late mother while accepting induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Tapwrit wins Belmont Stakes by 2 lengths for Pletcher

Tapwrit wins Belmont Stakes by 2 lengths for Pletcher

NEW YORK — The road to the winner's circle in the Belmont Stakes ran through the Kentucky Derby, even if the Derby and Preakness winners skipped the final leg of the Triple Crown.
Canada's Sharp, Marchand and Henderson in contention at Manulife LPGA Classic

Canada's Sharp, Marchand and Henderson in contention at Manulife LPGA Classic

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The wind picked up at the Manulife LPGA Classic on Saturday. So did the chances of a strong Canadian finish at the LPGA Tour event.
Preds leaning on Rinne to force Penguins back to Pittsburgh

Preds leaning on Rinne to force Penguins back to Pittsburgh

NASHVILLE — Pekka Rinne is a friendly, polite man off the ice. Slipping the puck past the Nashville Predators goaltender is one of the few ways to anger the 6-foot-5 Finn. Pucks bouncing past him on the NHL's biggest stage infuriate him.
Lance Stroll still has sights on top-10 at Canadian GP despite qualifying 17th

Lance Stroll still has sights on top-10 at Canadian GP despite qualifying 17th

MONTREAL — Lance Stroll still has his eyes set on a top-10 finish at his first Canadian Grand Prix despite finishing 17th in qualifying.
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton nips Vettel for pole position at Canadian Grand Prix

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton nips Vettel for pole position at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL — Winning pole position at one of his favourite races was a thrill for Lewis Hamilton, but being presented afterward with a helmet once worn by his boyhood idol Ayrton Senna had the defending Canadian Grand Prix champion nearly in tears.