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Nigeria fights back to stun Morocco 3-2 and win 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

Nigeria fights back to stun Morocco 3-2 and win 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Nigeria won its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after fighting back from two goals down to beat host Morocco 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling final.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of Fame? Not so much.
Pogačar closes in on 4th Tour de France title, Groves wins penultimate stage

Pogačar closes in on 4th Tour de France title, Groves wins penultimate stage

PONTARLIER, France (AP) — Tadej Pogačar closed in on a fourth Tour de France title after safely finishing Saturday's penultimate stage and maintaining his big lead over arch-rival Jonas Vingegaard.
Lottie Woad keeps 2-shot lead in Scotland and closes in on victory in pro debut on LPGA Tour

Lottie Woad keeps 2-shot lead in Scotland and closes in on victory in pro debut on LPGA Tour

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad had four birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn and posted a 5-under 67 on Saturday to maintain her two-shot lead in the Women's Scottish Open as she closes in on victory in her professional debut.
Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction

Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction

DETROIT — Infielder Will Wagner has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' restricted list ahead of Saturday night's game in Detroit. Wagner is being given the day off so he can travel to Cooperstown, N.Y.
Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres on Saturday, bringing an end to the Premier League club's years-long search for a prolific goalscorer.
Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

SINGAPORE — The first world championship medal of Simone Leathead's career was not what she expected, but she's grateful for it.
Norris takes pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint

Norris takes pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lando Norris took pole position Saturday for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race earlier in the day. Norris set the fastest time early in the final session.
Norris takes pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint

Norris takes pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lando Norris took pole position Saturday for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race earlier in the day. Norris set the fastest time early in the final session.
Elite triathletes hope Supertri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport

Elite triathletes hope Supertri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport

Two of Canada's top triathletes hope that a new race in Toronto will inspire more people to take up the sport. Charles Paquet and Mathis Beaulieu will be racing in Supertri Toronto this Saturday, kicking off the international league's season.