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Auger-Aliassime leads Canada's Davis Cup team into Manchester

Auger-Aliassime leads Canada's Davis Cup team into Manchester

MONTREAL — Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime will lead Canada into the Davis Cup Finals this September, Tennis Canada announced on Monday. Auger-Aliassime, ranked 18th in the world, will be joined by Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.
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Canada coach believes Copa America chaos won't be repeated at 2026 World Cup

Canada coach believes Copa America chaos won't be repeated at 2026 World Cup

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch got an inkling of how Copa America might go off the field after meeting with CONMEBOL organizers before the U.S.-based tournament.
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Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Cleveland Guardians with top MLB draft pick

Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Cleveland Guardians with top MLB draft pick

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Travis Bazzana feels like he represents an entire country, not just a college. Cleveland selected the Australian second baseman on Sunday night with the No.
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Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final Sunday evening in a match that was delayed more than an hour because of crowd issues, including fans breaching security gates.
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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi pumped his arms. The trophy bounced up and down in his grasp. Tears of frustration from an hour or so earlier had turned to laughs and hugs for the two-time Copa America champion and World Cup winner.
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Bruno wins Stampede saddle bronc title despite confusion

Bruno wins Stampede saddle bronc title despite confusion

CALGARY — Zeke Thurston thought he had won his fourth saddle-bronc title at the Calgary Stampede rodeo on Sunday. Jubilation then turned to dejection for the 29-year-old cowboy from Big Valley, Alta.
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Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34

Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34

EDMONTON — Quarterback Dru Brown completed a couple of long touchdown passes in the second half and Lewis Ward kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired and the Ottawa Redblacks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Edmonton Elks 37-34 on Sunday.
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Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi's night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night.
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Blue Jays select pitchers Yesavage, Stephen in MLB amateur draft

Blue Jays select pitchers Yesavage, Stephen in MLB amateur draft

FORT WORTH — Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft.
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Former tennis star Mardy Fish wins American Century Championship celebrity golf tourney

Former tennis star Mardy Fish wins American Century Championship celebrity golf tourney

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) — Former tennis player Mardy Fish won the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament for the second time Sunday, holding off NHL player Joe Pavelski by four points.
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