Yahoo Sports 
The Canadian PressAndy Murray receives wild card to play doubles at French Open with Daniel Evans
PARIS (AP) — Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray and Daniel Evans have been granted a wild card to play together in doubles at the French Open, organizers said on Wednesday. They are the first non-French pair to be awarded a wild card into the men’s doubles at Roland Garros in more than 20 years. Murray, a former No. 1, has recovered from an ankle injury and will also feature in the singles main draw for what is expected to be his final appearance at the clay-court major. The 37-year-old
The Canadian PressCanadian boxers look to punch their ticket to Paris Olympics at Bangkok qualifier
Bantamweight Scarlett Delgado leads a team of nine Canadian boxers trying to fight their way into this summer's Paris Olympic field at a last-ditch world qualification tournament in Bangkok.
The Canadian Press2-time French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem loses in qualifying in final Roland Garros appearance
PARIS (AP) — Two-time runner-up Dominic Thiem lost in the second round of qualifying on Wednesday in his final match at the French Open. Thiem was beaten 6-2, 7-5 by Otto Virtanen on Court Suzanne Lenglen and won’t make an 11th and final appearance in the main draw of the clay-court Grand Slam. Thiem, who reached the final at Roland Garros in 2018 and 2019, announced earlier this month that he will retire at the end of the year after struggling to return to top form following a wrist injury. Aft
The Canadian PressHow well do you know Rafael Nadal's French Open career? Try the AP’s quiz
How well do you know Rafael Nadal and his Grand Slam career, particularly at Roland Garros? Try this AP quiz ahead of the French Open, which begins Sunday in Paris: 1st Round: First Round on Clay Nadal’s first-round match at the French Open will be his 114th career tournament-opener on red clay at the Grand Slam or ATP Tour level. He is 112-1 so far in his initial matches at clay events. Who is the only player to beat him? a.) Roger Federer b.) Juan Carlos Ferrero c.) Stan Wawrinka d.) Novak Djo
- The Canadian Press
Rafael Nadal has won 14 French Open titles. Here is a look at each one
Rafael Nadal calls the French Open his favorite event, and that certainly makes sense: His 22 Grand Slam singles titles include a record 14 at Roland Garros, more than anyone in tennis history has won at any major tournament. Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, won the championship on the red clay courts in Paris in 2005, the first time he ever entered the draw. His most recent trophy there arrived in 2022 at age 36. Nadal missed the tournament a year ago because of a hip injury that required surgery
The Canadian PressIf this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
If this is, as expected, Rafael Nadal's final French Open, it will be one that everyone — the 37-year-old Spaniard included — surely will remember vividly. No matter how healthy the guy everyone calls “Rafa” might be. No matter how long his stay in the bracket lasts. No matter whether he somehow adds another championship at Roland Garros to the record 14 he owns. Narrator: Not even Nadal truly believes that is possible. Indeed, as of Wednesday morning, he had not announced definitely whether he
The Canadian PressAndre Agassi will replace John McEnroe as the captain of Team World at the Laver Cup in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Andre Agassi will take over from John McEnroe as the captain for Team World at the Laver Cup next year, when the event will be held in San Francisco. Laver Cup organizers announced Agassi's selection on Wednesday and said Bjorn Borg's successor as captain of Team Europe will be named “in the coming days.” McEnroe and Borg have been the captains since the first edition of the Laver Cup in 2017. Agassi is an eight-time Grand Slam champion who retired in 2006. This year's Laver Cup
The Canadian PressCanadian boxers looks to punch their ticket to Paris Olympics at Bangkok qualifier
Bantamweight Scarlett Delgado leads a team of nine Canadian boxers trying to fight their way into this summer's Paris Olympic field at a last-ditch world qualification tournament in Bangkok. Canada has already qualified two boxers for Paris, which features 13 weight classes — seven for men and six for women. Middleweight Tammara Thibeault (75 kilograms) and welterweight Wyatt Sanford (63.5 kilograms) secured their Olympic berths via gold-medal performances at year's Pan American Games. Both were
The Canadian PressCanada's Gabriel Diallo advances to second round in French Open qualifying
PARIS — Canada's Gabriel Diallo advanced to the second round of French Open qualifying by defeating Genaro Alberto Olivieri of Argentina 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in men's singles action Monday.
The Canadian PressCaicedo scores from halfway as Chelsea ends Premier League season with fifth straight win
LONDON (AP) — Moises Caicedo scored in David Beckham style from near the halfway line Sunday to help Chelsea end a chaotic Premier League season with a fifth straight victory. A 2-1 win over Bournemouth clinched sixth place and a spot in Europe after an up-and-down first season for manager Mauricio Pochettino, whose future at the club remains uncertain going into the offseason. Caicedo provided a highlight-reel goal in the 17th minute when the midfielder took possession of a loose pass from Bour
ReutersCatering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half
The world's largest food caterer with operations in over 30 countries expects volume growth to moderate after a boost in the past six months from more workers returning to offices, and sports and leisure events ramping up. "Beyond 2024, we expect to sustain mid to high single-digit organic revenue growth, ongoing margin progression and profit growth ahead of revenue growth," CEO Dominic Blakemore said in a statement. Compass' organic revenue for the year is expected to grow towards 10%, compared with analyst expectation of about 9.2%.
ReutersNetflix to stream NFL games on Christmas Day from this year
The deal marks the first time Netflix has licensed the rights to one of the world's biggest sports leagues and also the first time it would show live football. Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria said on Wednesday "there are no live annual events, sports or otherwise, that compare with the audiences NFL football attracts."
The Canadian PressWong sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s deputy leader Lawrence Wong was sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s fourth prime minister in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure continuity and stability in the Asian financial hub. A U.S.-trained economist, Wong, 51, succeeds Lee Hsien Loong, 72, who stepped down after two decades at the helm. Lee’s departure marked the end of a family dynasty led by his father Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first leader who built the colonial trading
- Reuters
On Holding raises annual sales forecast on strong running shoes demand
On Holding raised its annual sales forecast on Tuesday, after beating expectations for the first quarter, as the sportswear maker's focus on selling premium-priced products and bringing in newer items helped attract customers. Major sportswear companies have been grappling with dwindling sales after wholesalers in the U.S. and Europe started to cut back on inventory as higher costs of living limited customer spending on pricey footwear and apparel. But wholesale retailers have opened up shelf spaces for upstart brands such as On and Deckers Outdoor's Hoka, which have emerged successful and been able to pull in customers through innovative product lines at a time when name brands like Nike and Adidas are taking a hit.
The Canadian PressCanada's Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Alex de Minaur at Italian Open
ROME — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was knocked out of the Italian Open after falling 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Australia's Alex de Minaur on Monday. The Laval, Que., native fired five aces but made 13 double faults during the Round of 32 match that lasted over three hours. De Minaur, with one ace and one double fault, capitalized on four of 12 breakpoint chances. It was the 25-year-old de Minaur's first career win over Auger-Aliassime, who was 2-0 against the Australian coming into the match, which in
The Canadian PressCanada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to third round at Italian Open
ROME — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his successful run on clay with a 6-1, 7-6 (8) win over Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp in second-round action Saturday at the Italian Open. Auger-Aliassime had four breaks in the match that went just under two hours five minutes, including a crucial break to cut van de Zandschulp's lead in the second set to 5-4. Down 6-5 later in the set, Auger-Aliassime fought off set point to hold and force a tiebreaker. The 23-year-old Canadian won th
The Canadian PressA'ja Wilson and Nike announce the Las Vegas Aces star is getting a signature shoe
By The Associated Press (AP) — Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces prepared to play a preseason exhibition against the Puerto Rican national team at South Carolina, where Wilson starred for the Gamecocks during her college career. She posted a photo on social media showing her wearing a sweatshirt saying “Of Course I Have A Shoe Dot Com,” a URL that directed people to Nike's website with
The Canadian PressCanada's Denis Shapovalov bounced in first round of Italian Open
ROME — Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted in the first round of the Italian Open on Wednesday, falling 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4) to Luciano Darderi of Italy. The 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., struggled with his service game, committing 14 double faults and landing just 55 per cent of his first serves. Darderi capitalized on six break points compared to Shapovalov's four. Darderi next meets Mariano Navone of Argentina on Friday. Shapovalov, ranked 126th in the world, holds a 6-11 record thi
The Canadian PressInside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
NEW YORK (AP) — Sauntering through the hallways of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the way to cocktails, James Corden spread his arms out comically, like he owned the place. “Let me know if you want me to talk you through any of this,” he said, pointing to the precious art on the walls, joking around with Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez, who happened to be walking behind him. It was all in fun, but Corden, like many celebrities, is a Met Gala regular. Then there are the first-timers.
The Canadian PressFernandez makes early exit at Italian Open with 6-4, 6-1 loss to Bogdan
ROME — Canada's Leylah Fernandez made an early exit from the Italian Open on Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-1 first-round loss to Romanian veteran Ana Bogdan. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., struggled with her serve. She won 56.1 per cent of first serve points and was broken five times on eight changes. Bogdan saved five of six breaks and won 56.1 per cent of total points to wrap up the match in one hour 42 minutes. Fernandez's career record in the main draw of the WTA 1000 clay court event fell to 1-3
The Canadian PressThe Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars
NEW YORK (AP) — The Met Gala and its fashionista A-listers on Monday included Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and a parade of others in a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet lined by live foliage. Lopez went for silver leaves in a second-skin goddess gown and Zendaya was all vamp and fantasy in a rare double appearance on the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Both were co-chairs of the annual fundraiser, and both received cheers from the crowd of fashion enthusiasts packed beh
The Canadian PressRublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
MADRID (AP) — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev was feeling sick all week but rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets on Sunday and clinch his second Masters 1000 title. Rublev won 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 after Auger-Aliassime double-faulted on the last point of the final at the clay-court tournament in the Spanish capital. “I would say this is the most proud title of my career,” Rublev s
The Canadian PressAuger-Aliassime reaches first Masters final in Madrid with another walkover
MADRID — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to his first ATP Masters final, and he hasn't had to play all that much tennis to do it. Auger-Aliassime moved on to the final of the Madrid Open clay-court tournament Friday after semifinal opponent Jiri Lehecka of Czechia retired due to injury with their match tied 3-3 in the first set. Lehecka left court for treatment from a physio with what appeared to be back pain. He tried to continue playing, but withdrew three points later. “I feel r
The Canadian PressRublev beats Fritz in 2 sets to reach Madrid Open final
MADRID (AP) — Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 to reach the final of the Madrid Open on Friday and continue his turnaround on clay. The eighth-ranked Rublev entered Madrid on a four-game losing streak after early exits in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo and Barcelona. He has won four straight in Spain's capital, including against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. “It’s crazy," Rublev said. "It’s the good thing about sports, about tennis. One week can chang
The Canadian PressWake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time
NEW YORK (AP) — True love's kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarefied ranks of international celebrity — and Anna Wintour's good graces — need not choose. Stars of film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media will ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday in May — May 6, that is — to sip cocktails, have dinner and sample the new exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." As fashion's biggest night approaches, it's time for The Associ
