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Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given preliminary approval Thursday by a federal judge, who scheduled a Dec. 5 hearing for final approval. U.S.
Set pieces cost Canada in 2-0 loss to South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Set pieces cost Canada in 2-0 loss to South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — South Korea took advantage of set pieces to hand Canada a 2-0 loss in its opening game Thursday at the FIFA under-20 Women's World Cup. The first goal came in the 53rd minute after a string of Korean corners.
Alouettes end Blue Bombers' perfect season with 20-17 overtime victory

Alouettes end Blue Bombers' perfect season with 20-17 overtime victory

WINNIPEG — Trevor Harris didn’t look too surprised — or even thrilled — after the Montreal Alouettes pulled off a huge upset with a 20-17 overtime victory over the previously unbeaten Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.
McTavish puts up six points, Canada crushes Slovakia 11-1 at world juniors

McTavish puts up six points, Canada crushes Slovakia 11-1 at world juniors

EDMONTON — Mason McTavish didn't have to pull on the Maple Leaf and play in an unusual summer world junior hockey championship.
Wrestler Eekeeluak Avalak dedicates historic Canada Games gold to his late brother

Wrestler Eekeeluak Avalak dedicates historic Canada Games gold to his late brother

THOROLD, Ont. — Eekeeluak Avalak was guaranteed to make history even before he stepped onto the mat on Thursday. The 18-year-old wrestler from Cambridge Bay won not only Nunavut's first ever medal at the Canada Summer Games, but captured gold.
Hockey Canada to hire director of sport safety to address abuse, harassment

Hockey Canada to hire director of sport safety to address abuse, harassment

Hockey Canada says it will hire a sport safety director to help develop a "maltreatment, harassment and abuse" plan for the organization.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime wins third-round match at National Bank Open

Canada's Auger-Aliassime wins third-round match at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — A powerful service game gave Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime a distinct advantage in his third-round match at the National Bank Open on Thursday afternoon.
Fowler, Day make early bid in Memphis to keep season going

Fowler, Day make early bid in Memphis to keep season going

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rickie Fowler and Jason Day faced enough stress just to make sure they got into the PGA Tour's postseason. Now that they're here, they want to keep going.
Canada men's soccer team forms players association as World Cup money talks continue

Canada men's soccer team forms players association as World Cup money talks continue

TORONTO — The Canadian men's soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations continue with Canada Soccer. The players and their governing body are attempting to strike a deal in advance of the November World Cup in Qatar.
Pacific, York United swap midfielders with Baldisimo heading east and Toussaint west

Pacific, York United swap midfielders with Baldisimo heading east and Toussaint west

TORONTO — York United FC and Pacific have swapped midfielders, with Cedric Toussaint headed to Pacific and Matthew Baldisimo to York.