National Sports

GENEVA (AP) — A long-time criticism of the Champions League group stage? Too many lopsided mismatches as the wealth gap between clubs fuels competitive imbalance on the field.

BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled catcher Gabriel Moreno and right-hander Zach Pop from triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday and placed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on the paternity list.

NEW YORK (AP) — In the eyes of U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, Chelsea’s decision to fire manager Thomas Tuchel could benefit American star Christian Pulisic. “I’m not happy a guy lost his job.

NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe became the first American man to reach the U.S. Open semifinals since 2006 by beating Andrey Rublev 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0), 6-4 behind the backing of a boisterous partisan crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.

Canadian Brooke Henderson joins American star Lexi Thompson and New Zealand's Lydia Ko as the franchise-first female pros in the PGA Tour 2K23 video game.

NDP MP Peter Julian is asking the federal government to conduct "a thorough audit" of Hockey Canada's finances dating back to 2016.

HENDERSON, Nev. — Canadian forward Leonard Miller signed with the NBA G League Ignite on Wednesday.

Bonjour encore, Vernon Adams Jr. Adams Jr. will return to Montreal on Friday just over a week after the Alouettes (4-7) dealt him to B.C. for a '23 first-round pick.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have signed Canadian international wing Cole Davis for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams' long goodbye to the U.S. Open proved a boon to ESPN.