National Sports

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed two of their newest acquisitions to contract extensions. Defenceman Cody Ceci agreed to a one-year extension for US$4.

OTTAWA — Two-time Canadian figure skating champion Alaine Chartrand will not compete in the 2019-20 Grand Prix and Challenger series events. Skate Canada announced Thursday that the 23-year-old from Prescott, Ont.

The Canadian men's rugby sevens team looks to join Canada's women this weekend in booking its ticket to the 2020 Olympics. And while the automatic qualification of the U.S.

Frank Lampard was hired as the first English manager of Chelsea in 23 years on Thursday, making a return to the club where he is the all-time record scorer from his trophy-laden 13 years as a player.

Wednesday's Games Women's World Cup Semifinals Netherlands 1 Sweden 0 --- MLB American League Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 5, 1st game Toronto 6, Boston 3 Baltimore 9, Tampa Bay 6 L.A.

Wednesday's Games Women's World Cup Semifinals Netherlands 1 Sweden 0 --- MLB American League Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 5, 1st game Toronto 6, Boston 3 Baltimore 9, Tampa Bay 6 L.A.

TORONTO — Jacob Waguespack didn't have time to rethink his game plan after the Blue Jays decided to shake things up an hour before first pitch.

LYON, France — When Jackie Groenen received the ball, even though she was outside the penalty area, the Dutch midfielder knew she had to seize her opening.

SURREY, B.C. — One of the CFL's toughest players says he's no longer afraid to face his mental health. More than a year and a half after experiencing a terrifying bout of panic attacks and anxiety, B.C.

NEW YORK — Yankees play-by-play television announcer Michael Kay will have surgery to correct an issue with his vocal cord, keeping him out of the broadcast booth for at least a month.