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Coach John Herdsman sees positives despite Toronto FC's recent run of results
TORONTO - While Toronto FC is mired in a four-game losing streak and seven-game winless run (0-5-2), coach John Herdman still sees plenty of positives. "Statistically we're right there ... The facts will tell you one thing and then your emotions will tell you something different," Herdman said after training ...
Jul 02, 2024
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Adams, Eduard, Elks offensive line among top scorers on CFL's honour roll for Week 4
TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Toronto Argonauts defensive back Jonathan Edouard and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were among the top performers on the CFL's honour roll for Week 4 of the season. Adams was 27-of-38 passing for 331 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in the Lions' 24-21 w...
Jul 02, 2024
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Fernandez continues impressive grass-court season with first-round Wimbledon win
LONDON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez continued her impressive grass-court season Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in first-round action at Wimbledon. Fernandez, seeded 30th in the women's singles draw at the All England Club, had three breaks in the match, including a key win to go up 4-2 in the s...
Jul 02, 2024
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Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years
MUNICH (AP) - The Netherlands reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and Donyell Malen scored two late goals to send the Dutch to their first quarterfinal in the tournament since 2008. The Dutch had missed...
Jul 02, 2024
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Canada cancels training session after winger Tajon Buchanan suffers leg injury
ARLINGTON - Winger Tajon Buchanan was injured in practice Tuesday ahead of Canada's upcoming Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela. Canada Soccer said the Inter Milan attacker sustained an injury to his lower leg. While there was no immediate word on the severity of the injury, the training session was cancelled ...
Jul 02, 2024
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Pogacar attacks in the Tour de France's first big mountain stage and reclaims the yellow jersey
VALLOIRE, France (AP) - Uphill. Downhill. And everywhere else in between. Tadej Pogacar is dominating cycling like few riders ever have. The Slovenian standout's latest exploit came in the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday, when he attacked near the top of the race's first big mountain pass and extended his...
Jul 02, 2024
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Oilers, Panthers rematch set for mid-December as NHL announces 2024-25 schedule
NEW YORK CITY - The Edmonton Oilers have to wait until mid-December to get another crack at the Florida Panthers. The NHL released its full schedule for the 2024-25 season Tuesday, with a highlight coming Dec. 16 when the Oilers host the Panthers at Rogers Place. The Panthers defeated the Oilers last month in a dramati...
Jul 02, 2024
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Lightning lock down star defenceman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Two-time Stanley Cup champion defenceman Victor Hedman has signed a four-year, $32 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a deal that will keep him under contract with the team through the 2028-29 season. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the move Tuesday, less than 24 hours after f...
Jul 02, 2024
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Thibeault, Sanford officially named to Canada's Olympic boxing team
MONTREAL - Boxing Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have named Tammara Thibeault and Wyatt Sanford to Canada's boxing team for this summer's Paris Games. The team was officially announced Tuesday. Sanford and Thibeault both earned Olympic spots by winning gold at the 2023 Pan American Games. They will be the on...
Jul 02, 2024
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Alexander, Achonwa headline Canadian women's basketball team for Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Kayla Alexander, Natalie Achonwa and Kia Nurse headline the Canadian women's basketball team headed to the Paris Olympics. Achonwa is Canada's first four-time Olympian in women's basketball. The fifth-ranked Canadians qualified for the Games back in February at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Hungary. Can...
Jul 02, 2024
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