National Sports

BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts relaxed to the beat of his favourite walk-up song. Three pitchers later, he was stunned by excitement rounding the bases. Bogaerts hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in 10th inning, and J.D.

NETANYA, Israel — Mark Cockerton and Curtis Dickson scored four goals apiece to lead Canada to a 22-3 rout over Scotland on Saturday at the men's lacrosse world championship.

MOSCOW — France is the established power with a young team full of speed and skill. Croatia has the veterans that have shown they can never be counted out.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — For Belgium and England, the third-place match at the World Cup was more like a dress rehearsal for future finals. At least they hope.

LONDON — Angelique Kerber was not about to be overwhelmed by the setting or the stakes in this Wimbledon final. She knew exactly what to expect — and what to do — against Serena Williams.

TORONTO — IndyCar will not be making its return to Alberta in 2019, but 2020 isn't off the table. Ric Peterson, co-owner of Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, is still pushing for a return of the series in his home province, but said progress has stalled.

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Roberto Osuna pitched in a professional game Saturday for the first time since he was charged with assault two months ago.

TAMPERE, Finland — Canada's Camryn Rogers won gold in hammer throw Sunday at the world under-20 track and field championships. The 19-year-old from Richmond, B.C., recorded 64.

Chelsea hired Maurizio Sarri as its manager on a three-year contract on Saturday, bringing in a headstrong coach known for his expansive, attacking approach to football and for revitalizing Napoli in his only stint with a big European club.

LONDON — Italy midfielder Jorginho has followed Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea from Napoli. Around two hours after Saturday's announcement of Sarri's arrival at Chelsea, the English club said Jorginho had joined on a five-year deal from Napoli.