National Sports

NEW YORK — CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman has been fined by Major League Soccer for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment. The amount of the fine was undisclosed.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler O'Neill, of Maple Ridge, B.C.

Marco Arop has never felt better. The Olympic silver medallist in the 800 metres is among those set to compete at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa, which run Wednesday to Sunday.

SINGAPORE (AP) — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events, but she’s still unbeatable in the 1,500-meter freestyle. She won it again Tuesday in the swimming world championships in Singapore, finishing in 15 minutes, 26.44 seconds.

TORONTO — Malik Carney of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Bo Levi Mitchell of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were named the top defensive and offensive players Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Carney, a defensive end, earned a grade of 88.

Canada Soccer's revamped fan membership program relaunched Tuesday, opening the door to its ticket allotment for Canada's games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Exact details, from timing to pricing, have yet to be announced.

Canadian international winger Tajon Buchanan made his loan move to Villarreal CF permanent Tuesday, signing a five-year contract with the Spanish club. The 26-year-old from Brampton, Ont., joined Villarreal on Feb.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from triple-A Buffalo. Lucas will also start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.

NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams’ comeback is headed to the U.S. Open next month, when she will enter the redesigned mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry.

SINGAPORE — Kylie Masse found herself in a familiar, and frustrating, spot at the world aquatics championships.