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Mbappe, not Messi, stars as France beats Argentina 4-3 in World Cup

Mbappe, not Messi, stars as France beats Argentina 4-3 in World Cup

KAZAN, Russia — What Lionel Messi has never done, 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe did twice. The quick-footed French teenager scored two goals in a five-minute span of the second half to help his team rally for a 4-3 victory over Argentina.
Canadians Heather Bansley, Brandie Wilkerson to play for beach volleyball gold

Canadians Heather Bansley, Brandie Wilkerson to play for beach volleyball gold

WARSAW, Poland — Canada's Heather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson will play for gold Sunday in the Warsaw four-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.
Taking over Stanley Cup champion is no easy task for a coach

Taking over Stanley Cup champion is no easy task for a coach

For Colin Campbell, going from Mike Keenan's top assistant to head coach of the New York Rangers wasn't a big move. "I just had to move 10 feet to another office," Campbell said.
AP source: Red Wings agree to terms with Green on new deal

AP source: Red Wings agree to terms with Green on new deal

Mike Green is staying with the Detroit Red Wings on a $10.75 million, two-year contract.
Canadian golfer Jaclyn Lee outsted in semifinals at British Open Amateur

Canadian golfer Jaclyn Lee outsted in semifinals at British Open Amateur

SOUTHPORT, England — Canadian golfer Jaclyn Lee was eliminated in Saturday's semifinals of the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship. The 21-year-old from Calgary lost 4 and 3 to Germany's Leonie Harm in the morning semis.
Blue Jays relieve Tepera lands on 10-day DL with elbow inflammation

Blue Jays relieve Tepera lands on 10-day DL with elbow inflammation

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed reliever Ryan Tepera on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with elbow inflammation in his throwing arm.
Jets deal goalie Steve Mason to Canadiens in salary dump ahead of free agency

Jets deal goalie Steve Mason to Canadiens in salary dump ahead of free agency

MONTREAL — The Winnipeg Jets cleared salary cap space and the Montreal Canadiens added some assets in a trade Saturday ahead of the opening of NHL free agency. The Jets sent veteran goalie Steve Mason and his US$4.
AP source: Couture agrees to 8-year extension with Sharks

AP source: Couture agrees to 8-year extension with Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Logan Couture agreed to a $64 million, eight-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Toronto FC waives little-used Argentine, opens up international roster spot

Toronto FC waives little-used Argentine, opens up international roster spot

Toronto FC has waived little-used midfielder Mariano Mino, opening up an international spot on its roster.
Mike Reilly throws three touchdowns, Eskimos overcome slow start to beat Lions

Mike Reilly throws three touchdowns, Eskimos overcome slow start to beat Lions

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos recovered before it was too late on Friday. Quarterback Mike Reilly passed for three touchdowns and took one in himself as Edmonton overcame an extremely sloppy start to record a 41-22 victory over the B.C. Lions.