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Toronto FC suffer disastrous 7-1 loss for sixth straight defeat
WASHINGTON - Toronto FC's woes continued Saturday as D.C. United opened a shooting clinic, torching the visitors 7-1. It was the sixth loss in a row for a Toronto (1-8-2) side that sits at the bottom ...
Jul 3, 2021
Czech Republic defeats Canada 103-101 in OT thriller at must-win Tokyo Games matchup
VICTORIA - The Czech Republic ended Canada's hopes for a berth in the Tokyo Olympics Saturday with a 103-101 overtime win at a last-chance men's basketball qualifying event in Victoria. Czech captain ...
Jul 3, 2021
Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th loss in row
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 Saturday. The Blue Jays w...
Jul 3, 2021
Kane carries England past Ukraine, into Euro 2020 semifinals
ROME (AP) - England is going back home, with something to play for. Harry Kane scored twice and England overwhelmed Ukraine 4-0 Saturday to reach the European Championship semifinals. It was the only ...
Jul 3, 2021
Facing elimination in Cup final, Canadiens desperate to rediscover winning formula
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme has been here before. Well, not right here - down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup final and facing elimination on home ice - but the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens stared at...
Jul 3, 2021
Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes third in Stage 8 of the Tour de France in the Alps
LE GRAND-BORNAND, France - Michael Woods' charge fell just short Saturday with the Canadian rider finishing third in the eighth stage of the Tour de France. On the first big day in the mountains, Wood...
Jul 3, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps split with left back Ali Adnan following extended visa issues
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with defender Ali Adnan following extended visa issues. The club announced Saturday that it had agreed to a "mutual contract termination" with the ...
Jul 3, 2021
Denmark beats Czechs 2-1 to reach Euro 2020 semifinals
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - Denmark's journey at the European Championship is headed to London. The Danes, who have developed into a surprise contender after their tournament began with midfielder Christi...
Jul 3, 2021
Montreal's Auger-Aliassime reaches fourth round at Wimbledon
LONDON - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is the latest Canadian to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. The 20-year-old advanced Saturday when Nick Kygrios retired due to an injury in their third-rou...
Jul 3, 2021
Cypress County Fire Services battle four grass fires in 48 hours
CYPRESS COUNTY,AB- Hot dry temperatures have resulted in a busy week for Cypress County fire crews. In the past two days, crews were called out to four different grass fires. "In the past 48 hours we ...
Jul 3, 2021