MLS commissioner says promotion, relegation doesn’t make sense for league for now

Canada’s Mackenzie Hughes one back at Coraeles Puntacana Championship

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — Todd Clements of England and Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of Spain each shot 7-under 65 on Thursday at breezy Puntacana Resort to share the first-round lead…

CFL fines Alouettes’ Micah Awe for high hit on Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr.

The CFL announced a few fines on Thursday. Montreal linebacker Micah Awe was handed a maximum fine for delivering a high hit on Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. during…

NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested

NEW YORK — New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admits AC Milan is not interested in selling the top…

Longtime defenceman Edler returns to Canucks in development role

Alex Edler, a steady member of the Vancouver Canucks’ defence for 15 seasons during his playing career, is joining the NHL team’s player development department. Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson…

Scottie Scheffler in ‘good spot’ as he tries to defend Open Championship title

Given how curious last week was for Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Open Championship winner is deservedly happy with his position after the opening round at a baked out Royal Birkdale.…

Giannis Antetokounmpo arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messi’s path

MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him. Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to…

World champion curler, long-time CBC broadcaster Don Duguid dies at 90

Two-time world curling champion and longtime CBC broadcaster Don Duguid has died. He was 90. His son, Terry Duguid, the member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, announced the death in…

Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year, $3.6M contract

Kirby Dach won’t be headed to salary arbitration after all. The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday that the forward has signed a one-year contract worth $3.6 million. Dach was scheduled to…

Blues sign Connor McMichael to six-year, $40.5M deal, avoid arbitration

The St. Louis Blues have avoided arbitration with one of the key pieces in the Jordan Kyrou trade. Connor McMichael agreed to a six-year, $40.5-million contract worth $6.75 million in…

Whitecaps vs. Fire postponed due to air quality, Lewandowski debut delayed

A stateside Bayern Munich reunion will have to wait. Just a day after Robert Lewandowski was officially introduced as the newest member of the Chicago Fire, he was set to…

Rory McIlroy toils at Open Championship seven shots off first-round lead

SOUTHPORT, England — There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time. The puzzled looks, shakes of the head and sagging shoulders said it all.…