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Crew score 3 late goals, salvage 3-3 draw with Toronto FC

Crew score 3 late goals, salvage 3-3 draw with Toronto FC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federico Higuain converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute to cap a thrilling comeback by Columbus to rally from a 3-0 deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday night.
Nurse, Charles lead New York past Fever in 87-81 OT win

Nurse, Charles lead New York past Fever in 87-81 OT win

INDIANAPOLIS — Canadian Kia Nurse scored a career-high 34 points and Tina Charles added 23 and grabbed 10 rebounds and New York held off a late Indiana rally with an 87-81 overtime win Saturday night.
Tigers score three in the eighth to beat Blue Jays 7-4

Tigers score three in the eighth to beat Blue Jays 7-4

DETROIT — John Hicks had a simple goal when he got to the plate in the eighth inning on Saturday. He just wanted to put the ball in play. Hicks had struck out in his first three-at bats, but he now had a chance to put the Detroit Tigers ahead.
Marlies come from behind to beat Stars 6-5 in Game 1 of Calder Cup final

Marlies come from behind to beat Stars 6-5 in Game 1 of Calder Cup final

TORONTO — Having not played against the Western Conference champions this season, it took some time for the Toronto Marlies to settle in against the Texas Stars.
Dixon earns first IndyCar win of season

Dixon earns first IndyCar win of season

DETROIT — Scott Dixon won his 42nd IndyCar race, pulling even with Michael Andretti for third on the career list. Dixon did it by outlasting three of Andretti's drivers — including his son.
Brady Tkachuk has chance to add to family's NHL legacy

Brady Tkachuk has chance to add to family's NHL legacy

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With a last name such as his, Brady Tkachuk's life has unsurprisingly revolved around hockey.
Get ready for Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova in Paris

Get ready for Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova in Paris

PARIS — If the upcoming French Open showdown between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova provides any of the sort of animus and back-and-forth they manage to stir up away from the court, look out.
Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan signs lucrative contract extension with France's Lyon

Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan signs lucrative contract extension with France's Lyon

Canadian international Kadeisha Buchanan has signed a contract extension at Olympique Lyonnais that makes her one of the highest-paid defenders in women's soccer, according to her agent. The 22-year-old from Brampton, Ont.
Canadian rugby sevens men win twice to advance to Cup quarterfinals in London

Canadian rugby sevens men win twice to advance to Cup quarterfinals in London

LONDON — Harry Jones scored his 100th try in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and Canada defeated Samoa and Russia on Saturday to advance to the Cup quarter-finals at the London Sevens.
Redblacks expect quarterback Harris wil start regular-season opener

Redblacks expect quarterback Harris wil start regular-season opener

Ottawa quarterback Trevor Harris will likely skip next week's pre-season finale but is expected to start the Redblacks' regular-season opener later this month.