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Canadian clubs talk 'Messi effect' as superstar grabs headlines

Canadian clubs talk 'Messi effect' as superstar grabs headlines

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July, and the results have been near-instant.
Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Veteran quarterback Zach Collaros is back practising with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier retires after playing more than a decade in NHL

Former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier retires after playing more than a decade in NHL

NEWARK, N.J. — Goaltender Jonathan Bernier has decided to retire after playing more than a decade in the NHL, a career that spanned six teams and included winning a Stanley Cup ring.
Olga Carmona scored in Spain's 1-0 Women's World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died

Olga Carmona scored in Spain's 1-0 Women's World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died

MADRID (AP) — Olga Carmona, whose goal won the Women’s World Cup for Spain on Sunday, learned after the final of her father’s death, the Spanish soccer federation said.
San Jose Earthquakes beat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on their only shot on goal

San Jose Earthquakes beat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on their only shot on goal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps came in to their match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday preaching the importance of home wins to guarantee their goal of reaching the playoffs.
Roughriders hang on to thwart Lions' gritty rally, post 34-29 win at home

Roughriders hang on to thwart Lions' gritty rally, post 34-29 win at home

REGINA — Despite having their hands full with quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., the Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into a bye week on a positive note. The Riders survived a furious fourth quarter rally by the B.C. Lions, spearheaded by Adams Jr.
Canada rugby women qualify for Paris Olympics, men's team faces another qualifier

Canada rugby women qualify for Paris Olympics, men's team faces another qualifier

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's rugby sevens team is going to next summer's Olympic Games in Paris, but the men's team will have to continue trying to qualify.
Toronto FC's comeback falls short, beaten by Montreal for its ninth straight loss

Toronto FC's comeback falls short, beaten by Montreal for its ninth straight loss

Toronto FC's nosedive continued Sunday in a 3-2 Major League Soccer loss to CF Montreal that showed some good but a lot more bad.
Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in nearly 4-hour singles final in Cincinnati; Gauff nets women's title

Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in nearly 4-hour singles final in Cincinnati; Gauff nets women's title

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Novak Djokovic outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling rematch of their Wimbledon final, winning 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) on Sunday to take the Western & Southern Open.
Paramount Prince wins 164th running of $1-million King's Plate race

Paramount Prince wins 164th running of $1-million King's Plate race

TORONTO — Patrick Husbands isn't one to mess with a winning formula.