Canada beats Peru 1-0 at Copa America on second-half goal by David
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Jonathan David scored in the 74th minute, and Canada knocked off Peru 1-0 on Tuesday night in the Copa America for its first victory over a South American opponent in 24 years. Peru played a man short after Miguel Araujo was given a red card in the 59th minute for a studs-up tackle on Jacob Sha...
Jun 26, 2024
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No time for Stanley Cup hangover as NHL off-season is already here
The Stanley Cup was still on the ice when Patric Hornqvist offered up a sobering thought surrounded by former teammates and other family revellers holding cans of beer during the celebration. The newly crowned champion Florida Panthers had work to do already because the off-season is already here for them and the NHL's...
Jun 25, 2024
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Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players
Jeremy Roenick was getting a coffee when he got the call he once hoped for but some time ago stopped expecting when the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee meets typically in late June. Tears welled up in his eyes and then down his face as he was rendered unable to pay, to hold the cup or to speak. It was to him an...
Jun 25, 2024
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Denmark advances to last 16 at European Championship after 0-0 draw with Serbia
MUNICH (AP) - Denmark advanced to the last 16 at the European Championship after a 0-0 draw with Serbia on Tuesday. The Danes finished Group C with three points, the same as Slovenia, but ended up in second place because of a better qualifying ranking. Slovenia, which drew 0-0 with group-winner England, also advanced t...
Jun 25, 2024
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Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos' offensive line named in CFL honour roll.
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line led the way Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Bethel-Thompson earned the offensive nod with a grade of 93.0 in Edmonton's 39-36 road loss to Toronto. The veteran quarterba...
Jun 25, 2024
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Mitchell looks to defend title in Paris as part of Canada's Olympic cycling team
TORONTO - Kelsey Mitchell of Sherwood Park, Alta., will look to defend her Olympic sprint cycling title as part of Canada's cycling team at this summer's Paris Games. Mitchell, who won gold in the women's sprint on the last day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, was part of the 21-athlete roster announced Tuesday by...
Jun 25, 2024
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England tops group at Euro 2024 and Slovenia also advances after 0-0 draw
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday. The result at Cologne Stadium also saw Slovenia reach the round of 16 and Croatia was eliminated. In a game of few chances, England substitute Cole Palmer could have sealed the win i...
Jun 25, 2024
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Police report few arrests despite 33,000 at Oilers Stanley Cup Game7 watch party
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans didn't get the Stanley Cup, but numbers from police suggest they would qualify for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy. The trophy rewards responsible and sportsmanlike play, and police say 33,000 fans packed the downtown Monday for the final game but there were only six arrests. Five were for pu...
Jun 25, 2024
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Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss
EDMONTON - The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together. "I wore all black to work. I'm in mourning," said Jamie Cessford, an Oilers fan who lives in Vancouver. "I'm definitel...
Jun 25, 2024
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Jays reinstate shortstop Bichette from injured list before game against Red Sox
BOSTON - The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and activated him before their game against the Red Sox in Boston. The Blue Jays had placed Bichette on the injured list with a right calf strain retroactive to June 15. Bichette, a two-time all-star, is batting .237 wit...
Jun 25, 2024
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