National Sports

LONDON — The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednesday.

TORONTO — DJ Kennington always comes prepared to drive, whether it's racing at 300 kilometres per hour at the Daytona 500 or clearing snow off Ontario's highways.

MIAMI — Canadian pop singer Jocelyn Alice says she giggled while singing O Canada before Tuesday's MLB all-star game because she was "overcome with excitement.

TORONTO — He's not big on the format, but Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif believes Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is worthy of being selected second overall on the NFL's top-100 players list.

MONTREAL — A freestyle skiing World Cup formerly held at Val St. Come, Que., will be staged at Mont-Tremblant, Que., for the next five years, organizers announced Wednesday. Men's and women's moguls events are to run Jan.

MIAMI — The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz. Yadier Molina didn't mind them, either.

NEW YORK — An upcoming book from Derek Jeter's imprint is co-written by someone close to the former Yankees shortstop: His sister Sharlee Jeter. Jeter Publishing told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Sharlee Jeter and Dr.

MIAMI — Robinson Cano hugged Francisco Lindor after the final out, exchanged high-fives with his American League teammates and put an arm around the shoulder of designated hitter/photographer Nelson Cruz.

Noah Naylor found himself rubbing elbows with MLB's biggest stars while waiting to compete in the high school home run derby at Marlins Park on Monday. The 17-year-old catcher from Mississauga, Ont.

Tuesday's Games MLB All-Star Game At Miami American League 2 National League 1 (10 innings) --- CONCACAF Gold Cup First Round At Houston Costa Rica 1 Canada 1 Honduras 0 French Guiana 0 (Honduras wins by forfeit) --- Wednesday's Games CONCACAF Gold C