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Canada falls to Argentina in the semifinals of the Pan American Cup

Canada falls to Argentina in the semifinals of the Pan American Cup

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada will be going for back-to-back bronze medals at the Pan American Cup. Argentina beat the Canadians in straight sets on Saturday in the tournament semifinals. Set scores were 25-23, 25-15 and 25-10.
Minor league baseball team pays homage to Bruce Springsteen

Minor league baseball team pays homage to Bruce Springsteen

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — When it comes to his most favourite things in life, Matt Young says there's nothing better than baseball — except Bruce Springsteen.
Di Grassi wins e-Prix, passes Buemi for lead in Formula E driver standings

Di Grassi wins e-Prix, passes Buemi for lead in Formula E driver standings

MONTREAL — The Formula E championship will be decided on a final-day showdown between new series leader Lucas Di Grassi and defending champion Sebastien Buemi.
Canada earns third medal of swimming worlds with bronze in 4×100 freestyle relay

Canada earns third medal of swimming worlds with bronze in 4×100 freestyle relay

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Canada earned its third medal at the swimming world championships on Saturday with a bronze in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay.
DeLaet and Hughes struggle in third round of Canadian Open despite fan support

DeLaet and Hughes struggle in third round of Canadian Open despite fan support

OAKVILLE, Ont. — As Graham DeLaet's shot cleared the water hazard and bounced into the rough 25 feet left of the hole at No. 7, the banging began. All around the tee box fans were pounding on hockey boards setup for a special Canadian-themed hole.
Angels score three runs in ninth inning, beat Jays 6-5

Angels score three runs in ninth inning, beat Jays 6-5

TORONTO — Troy Scribner's major league debut was already done by the time the nerves set in. When they did, it was because his first shot at a victory was on the line.
Canada to play for bronze after 65-41 loss to Russia at FIBA U19 semifinals

Canada to play for bronze after 65-41 loss to Russia at FIBA U19 semifinals

UDINE, Italy — Canada will play for the bronze medal at the FIBA under-19 women's World Cup after a 65-41 semifinal loss to Russia on Saturday.
Albania soccer federation fights fan's extradition to Serbia

Albania soccer federation fights fan's extradition to Serbia

TIRANA, Albania — Albania's soccer federation is calling on Albanian authorities to stop the extradition to Serbia of a man who reportedly flew a drone with a nationalist banner over a stadium in Serbia, a move that prompted fan violence.
Former Quebec Nordiques general manager Maurice Filion dies at 85

Former Quebec Nordiques general manager Maurice Filion dies at 85

MONTREAL — Maurice Filion, the former coach and general manager of the Quebec Nordiques in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League, has died. Filion, who was 85, died on Friday but the cause of death was not made public.
Villa, Giovinco ready to put on a show as Toronto FC squares off with NYCFC

Villa, Giovinco ready to put on a show as Toronto FC squares off with NYCFC

Toronto FC playmaker Victor Vazquez will have a better appreciation of New York City FC skipper David Villa than most when the two Spaniards take the field Sunday at BMO Field.