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Canada advances to Olympic women's soccer final with 1-0 win over United States

Canada advances to Olympic women's soccer final with 1-0 win over United States

KASHIMA-SHI, Japan — Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute to help the Canadian women's soccer team to a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States at the Tokyo Games.
US junior varsity lineup upsets Mexico 1-0 to win Gold Cup

US junior varsity lineup upsets Mexico 1-0 to win Gold Cup

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miles Robinson scored on a header in the 117th minute, and a United States junior varsity lineup upset a mostly front-line Mexico team 1-0 on Sunday night to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Kellyn Acosta, one of two players in the U.S.
Toronto FC extends unbeaten streak to five games under interim coach Javier Perez

Toronto FC extends unbeaten streak to five games under interim coach Javier Perez

TORONTO — Unbeaten in five games, Toronto FC appears to have turned the corner after a dreadful start to the MLS season. But eight points out of the playoffs, it now has to turn ties into wins.
Stein guides third-choice Munnyfor Ro to victory in $500,000 Woodbine Oaks horse race

Stein guides third-choice Munnyfor Ro to victory in $500,000 Woodbine Oaks horse race

TORONTO — Munnyfor Ro has given trainer Kevin Attard and her handlers something to think about. Munnyfor Ro, with Justin Stein aboard, captured the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday in 1:50.31 over 1 1/8 miles on Woodbine's Tapeta track.
Worthy first impression made by Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Berrios; keeps good the vibes

Worthy first impression made by Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Berrios; keeps good the vibes

TORONTO — Newcomer Jose Berrios prolonged the Blue Jays' Rogers Centre return party on Sunday.
Ticats to go with veteran Masoli as their starter; competed after being pressed on it

Ticats to go with veteran Masoli as their starter; competed after being pressed on it

HAMILTON — Jeremiah Masoli has won the quarterback competition with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Rugby Canada set to start review after disappointing Olympics and turbulent leadup

Rugby Canada set to start review after disappointing Olympics and turbulent leadup

TORONTO — No medal and a lot of questions. The post-mortem on Rugby Canada's Olympic performance and the turmoil that proceeded it is set to start.
Accomplished rider Rosa da Silva named 2021 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

Accomplished rider Rosa da Silva named 2021 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

TORONTO — Brazil native and retired rider Eurico Rosa da Silva has been named the 2021 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award.
Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze

Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze

TOKYO — The Canadian women finished their impressive medal haul in the pool – including a record-setting performance from Penny Oleksiak – and Andre De Grasse finally got Canada's men on the board with his second consecutive Olympic bronze in the men
Maple Leafs sign Menell to one-year, 750K contract in a trade with the Minnesota Wild

Maple Leafs sign Menell to one-year, 750K contract in a trade with the Minnesota Wild

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Brennan Menell to a one-year, two-way contract. The hockey club announced the news Sunday, saying the contract carries an NHL salary of $750,000.