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Sabalenka eliminates Fernandez from singles in straight sets at U.S. Open

Sabalenka eliminates Fernandez from singles in straight sets at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Leylah Fernandez's singles run at the U.S. Open is done. The Laval, Que., athlete was beaten 6-3, 7-6 (2) by the world's No.
Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38

Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic believes his tennis is still good enough to compete for a 25th Grand Slam title. It's his body that has to show it can hold up.
Shane Bieber loves Rogers Centre atmosphere in Toronto debut despite taking loss

Shane Bieber loves Rogers Centre atmosphere in Toronto debut despite taking loss

TORONTO — This is exactly what Shane Bieber hoped for when he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. A raucous, sold-out Rogers Centre crowd against a top-flight opponent. It just wasn't the result he wanted.
Monasterio, Peralta lead Brewers past Blue Jays 7-2; Varsho leaves game early

Monasterio, Peralta lead Brewers past Blue Jays 7-2; Varsho leaves game early

TORONTO — Andruw Monasterio's solo shot in the sixth started a five-run inning as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Friday in a showdown between the American and National League leaders.
Novak Djokovic shakes off back problem, reaches 4th round of U.S. Open at 38

Novak Djokovic shakes off back problem, reaches 4th round of U.S. Open at 38

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991.
Miranda Wang waits a long time for short birdie, leads rain-delayed LPGA by 2 shots

Miranda Wang waits a long time for short birdie, leads rain-delayed LPGA by 2 shots

NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Miranda Wang waited a long time to make a short birdie to finally finish a 5-under 67, giving her a two-shot lead Friday among those who completed their second rounds in the rain-delayed FM Championship.
Stoney still learning as head coach of Canada's women's soccer squad

Stoney still learning as head coach of Canada's women's soccer squad

VANCOUVER — The first seven months of Casey Stoney's tenure at the helm of Canada's women's soccer team has come with a lot of lessons. She knows there'll be more — and she's ready for the challenges ahead.
Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Friday to just over a year in prison.
Expansion draftee Sydney Bard eager to make her mark with PWHL Vancouver

Expansion draftee Sydney Bard eager to make her mark with PWHL Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Sydney Bard couldn't help but be a little bit star-struck as she looked around the Boston Fleet's locker room last season. Sitting just stalls away from the rookie defender were some of the biggest names in women's hockey — Hilary Knight.
TFC, CF Montreal face off knowing both could be eliminated from playoff contention

TFC, CF Montreal face off knowing both could be eliminated from playoff contention

TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal face off Saturday knowing both could be mathematically eliminated from MLS playoff contention by end of day.