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Thanks to Nigeria's upset win, Canada now finds itself in Women's World Cup logjam

Thanks to Nigeria's upset win, Canada now finds itself in Women's World Cup logjam

PERTH, Australia — After a wild night in Perth, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to its training base in Melbourne on Thursday to prepare for what is now a do-or-die match against Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
De Grasse working back to form as athletes in program succeeding on multiple levels

De Grasse working back to form as athletes in program succeeding on multiple levels

Andre De Grasse is keeping patient in search of his old form. The six-time Olympic medallist and reigning 200-metre Olympic champion entered this year coming off a trying 2022 season dealing with a foot injury.
Rob Manfred's term as baseball commissioner extended until 2029 by MLB owners

Rob Manfred's term as baseball commissioner extended until 2029 by MLB owners

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday by major league owners. The decision to give Manfred a third term in charge of the sport was made during a vote at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C.
Lindsey Horan scores as US ekes out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup

Lindsey Horan scores as US ekes out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands
New York City beat struggling TFC 5-0 in Leagues Cup group play

New York City beat struggling TFC 5-0 in Leagues Cup group play

NEW YORK — Toronto FC fell 5-0 to New York City FC in Leagues Cup action on Wednesday night. Santiago Rodriguez scored twice as the hosts dominated the match.
CF Montreal blanked by DC United 1-0, miss chance to book knockout stage ticket

CF Montreal blanked by DC United 1-0, miss chance to book knockout stage ticket

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s Leagues Cup knockout stage hopes are out of their control after losing 1-0 to DC United in their second and final group stage match at Stade Saputo on Wednesday evening.
Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury

Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in practice, and modified her training schedule.
Merrifield and Jansen go deep to help Blue Jays rout Dodgers 8-1, take 2 of 3 from LA

Merrifield and Jansen go deep to help Blue Jays rout Dodgers 8-1, take 2 of 3 from LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer, Danny Jansen also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday, taking two of three from the NL West leaders.
Veteran DL Shawn Lemon excited to join Alouettes as journey through CFL continues

Veteran DL Shawn Lemon excited to join Alouettes as journey through CFL continues

MONTREAL — New Montreal Alouettes signing Shawn Lemon is one team away from being a member of every CFL franchise, and he says he’s fine with it staying that way for a while.
Qualtrough returns as Canada's sports minister, replaces St-Onge

Qualtrough returns as Canada's sports minister, replaces St-Onge

Carla Qualtrough returns as federal minister of sport a more experienced cabinet member, and at a tumultuous time.