National Sports

The decision to postpone the Rugby League World Cup to next year will help Canada's entry prepare but remains disappointing, Canadian team officials say. The tournament, which features men's, women's and wheelchair play, was scheduled to begin Oct.

Toronto FC Interim coach Javier Perez expects a response from his team Saturday against New York City FC in the wake of a poor performance in a 3-0 midweek loss at Philadelphia.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced a pair of deals as they look to bolster their squad. The club says it has signed experienced defender Florian Jungwirth from the San Diego Earthquakes, with the U.S.

TOKYO (AP) — The new medal standard in Olympic women's track has been set. American Allyson Felix stands alone at the top and still has a chance to go even higher.

TOKYO — Moments after Julia Grosso's kick deflected off the hands of the Swedish keeper and into the goal, her Canadian teammates charged onto the pitch at Tokyo Stadium in jubilation.

TOKYO — Andre De Grasse ran a blistering anchor leg, and Canada's men's 4x100 relay team won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics. It's the third medal of the Games, and sixth Olympic medal overall, for De Grasse. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont.

YOKOHAMA, Japan — The Canadian women's soccer team is celebrating an Olympic title at the Tokyo Games. Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the gold medal after the teams finished extra time tied at one.

TOKYO (AP) — Jessica Springsteen and the U.S. equestrian jumping team earned an encore performance in qualifying Friday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Sheeran will perform in a concert to kickoff the NFL season opener in Florida next month. The NFL announced Friday that Sheeran will headline a pregame concert Sept. 9 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa, Florida.

TOKYO — Canada's Moh Ahmed has won a silver medal with a gutsy effort in the men's 5,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics.