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Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974
ATLANTA (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. They didn't even need two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to lock up their spot. Khris Middleton scor...
Jul 03, 2021
Canadian international Buchanan scores first goal at new Columbus stadium
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew rallied to tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Saturday night in the first game at new Lower.com Field. Zardes, near the top of the pe...
Jul 03, 2021
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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 2021