National Sports

TOKYO — Canada's Michelle Li has upset the world's top-ranked women's badminton player. Li, from Markham, Ont., beat Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan 2-1 (21-15, 15-21, 22-20) on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open.

Shawn Bullock walks into Hockey Canada's office every day with a lot on his plate. Looking at the game through different lenses in an attempt to stay ahead of the curve is one of those many tasks.

TORONTO — Nick Hagglund spent five seasons with Toronto FC, won the MLS Cup and became a father here. Traded to his hometown of Cincinnati in January, the 26-year-old defender still has a special place in his heart for Toronto.

TORONTO — Frederik Andersen's busy off-season has seen him fly home to Denmark, work to hone his on-ice skills in California, and attend a couple of weddings. For all the Maple Leafs' jet-setting No.

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of — Canadian swimmer Sydney Pickrem captured her second bronze medal at the 2019 world aquatics championships, tying a record for the country. The Canadian/U.S.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired a conditional sixth-round selection in the 2021 NHL draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for unsigned draft pick John Marino.

BANGKOK — Canada lost 81-46 to the United States in quarterfinal action on Friday at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup. Christina Morra of Mississauga, Ont., and Aaliyah Edwards of Kingston, Ont., led Canada with eight points apiece.

MONTREAL — It was an endearing sight that played out at the University of Windsor Stadium numerous times during Melissa Bishop-Nriagu's comeback. The 800-metre runner pounding around the blue and gold Alumni Field track.

The Pan American Games won't feature all of Canada's top 2020 Olympians, but some Tokyo medal contenders are sure to be competing in Lima, Peru. The Games also include some top athletes in non-Olympic sports.

HALIFAX — Professional hockey players are taking to the ice for a hockey tournament on Saturday that is held in honour of a 16-year-old player who lost his life to a rare, inherited heart disease.