National Sports

Crew downs Revolution 1-0 to reach MLS Cup final

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Artur scored in the 59th minute and the Columbus Crew advanced to the MLS Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday in the Eastern Conference final.

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Spurs beat Arsenal to stay top, fans return to Anfield

LONDON — Fans of Premier League title challengers Liverpool and Tottenham had waited since March to watch their teams win from the stands. They weren't disappointed.

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With so much on the line, Raptors guard VanVleet plans to hold teammates accountable

Fred VanVleet doesn't believe any of his teammates will recklessly flaunt COVID-19 protocols. But he'll do his part to hold the rest of the Raptors accountable. Toronto held its first full practice at its temporary home in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday.

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Liverpool charges to 4-0 win over Wolves in EPL

LIVERPOOL, England — Mohamed Salah scored his ninth goal in 10 Premier League games as Liverpool eased to a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton to keep pace with Tottenham at the top of the table on Sunday.

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Virus wrecks England tour to SA: 1 game off, 1 postponed

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The first one-day international between South Africa and England was cancelled Sunday and the second game postponed after two members of the England touring party returned “unconfirmed positive tests" for COVID-19 following

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Perez stays calm to win chaotic Sakhir GP for 1st F1 win; Canada's Stroll third

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Sergio Perez stayed calm amid the chaos at a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix to clinch his first Formula One career win Sunday in his 190th race. The Racing Point driver finished 10.5 seconds ahead of Renault's Esteban Ocon, and 11.

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Upbeat Josh Norman finds peace in first season in Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Norman isn’t sure he once would’ve been so patient with the numerous career setbacks he’s endured over the past year. “You catch me four years ago, five years ago, it probably would’ve been a different story.

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Duvernay-Tardif among five activist athletes named "Sportsperson of the Year" by SI

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif's busy 2020 has included a Super Bowl victory, working on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic and a return to school. He can now add another accolade to his resume.

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Pozuelo could give Toronto FC something to celebrate when MVP winner is announced

TORONTO — An unfulfilled Toronto FC season that ended in a first-round playoff exit and the departure of popular coach Greg Vanney could still deliver something to celebrate Monday.

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Zaha returns and scores 2 as Palace beats West Brom 5-1

WEST BROMWICH, England — Wilfried Zaha returned to inspire Crystal Palace to a 5-1 demolition of 10-man West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

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