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Canada suffers first loss of FIBA World Cup with 69-65 defeat to Brazil

Canada suffers first loss of FIBA World Cup with 69-65 defeat to Brazil

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 23 points but Canada suffered its first defeat at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, losing 69-65 to Brazil in second-round action Friday.
Spain legal panel opens case against suspended soccer chief over World Cup kiss, reports say

Spain legal panel opens case against suspended soccer chief over World Cup kiss, reports say

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish government legal panel is opening a case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales, the state news agency Efe said.
CF Montreal set to meet familiar faces against visiting Columbus Crew

CF Montreal set to meet familiar faces against visiting Columbus Crew

MONTREAL — CF Montreal will run into some familiar faces when Columbus Crew pays a visit to Stade Saputo on Saturday. Former head coach Wilfried Nancy and centre back Rudy Camacho will be returning for the first time since their departures.
Alouettes, Lions looking to redeem themselves in Labour Day weekend clash

Alouettes, Lions looking to redeem themselves in Labour Day weekend clash

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo is eager to get back on track Saturday after last week didn’t go to plan. The Alouettes host the B.C.
Acuña hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases

Acuña hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a long grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, becoming the first player in major league history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in the same season.
Perrine Delacour shoots 63 at rainy Columbia Edgewater to take Portland Classic lead

Perrine Delacour shoots 63 at rainy Columbia Edgewater to take Portland Classic lead

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Perrine Delacour shot a 9-under 63 in morning rain Thursday at Columbia Edgewater to take the first-round lead in the Portland Classic. Winless on the LPGA Tour, Delacour opened with a birdie and ran off five straight on Nos.
Bill 'Spaceman' Lee reportedly laughing and talking after collapsing on minor league field

Bill 'Spaceman' Lee reportedly laughing and talking after collapsing on minor league field

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee collapsed on the field during pregame ceremonies before a Triple-A game between the Worcester Red Sox and the Norfolk Tides.
Toronto Argonauts agree to three-year extension with starting quarterback Kelly

Toronto Argonauts agree to three-year extension with starting quarterback Kelly

TORONTO — Chad Kelly is staying put. Kelly signed a three-year, $1.865-million extension with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday that was negotiated by his Saskatchewan-based agent, Chris Lambiris.
Vancouver Whitecaps' Gauld coming into his own during breakout season

Vancouver Whitecaps' Gauld coming into his own during breakout season

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is aiming to build on his own momentum, as well as his team's. After a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, he officially became the team's all-time leader in assists in Major League Soccer.
Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to doubles second round at US Open

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to doubles second round at US Open

NEW YORK — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the second round of the U.S.