• The Canadian Press

    South Africa wins T20 World Cup opener over Sri Lanka; Uganda bowls first against Afghanistan

    WESTBURY, New York (AP) — Sri Lanka was blown away for a record low 77 and South Africa won their Twenty20 World Cup opener by six wickets on Monday. South Africa overcame its own hiccups on the two-paced pitch to cross the finish line at 80-4 with 3.4 overs to spare at the purpose-built Nassau County Stadium on Long Island. In the second match Monday being played at Providence, Guyana, Uganda captain Brian Masaba won the toss and elected to bowl first against Afghanistan. Uganda is making its d

  • Yahoo Sports

    Report: Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy expected to undergo Tommy John surgery

    Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery after he receives a second opinion on MRI results for forearm tightness.

  • The Canadian Press

    Giants send 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell to injured list, activate OF Michael Conforto

    PHOENIX (AP) — San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, one day after leaving a game against the New York Yankees with a left groin strain. Veteran outfielder Michael Conforto will take Snell's place on the roster. Conforto has been out since May 11 because of a hamstring injury. He's hitting .280 with seven homers and 20 RBIs this season. Snell — a two-time Cy Young Award winner — was removed with a 1-1 count on Alex Verdugo with the bases loade

  • The Canadian Press

    De Minaur is a firm clay court believer after reaching the French Open quarterfinals

    PARIS (AP) — The terrible weather at the French Open produced a surprisingly positive outcome for Alex de Minaur. It turned him into a clay court believer. De Minaur reached the quarterfinals in Paris for the first time on Monday after beating former U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. “Looks like I’ve converted myself into a clay specialist,” de Minaur said, laughing. Standing in his path to a first major semifinal will be No. 4 Alexander Zverev, who beat No. 13 Holger Rune 4