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Turkey reaches Euro 2024 knockout round and eliminates Czech Republic in 2-1 win

Turkey reaches Euro 2024 knockout round and eliminates Czech Republic in 2-1 win

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Cenk Tosun finally ended the tension when he scored in stoppage time to send Turkey into the knockout stage of the European Championship with a 2-1 win over 10-man Czech Republic on Wednesday.
Goaltender Ullmark not hurrying into long-term commitment with Sens

Goaltender Ullmark not hurrying into long-term commitment with Sens

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators believe they’ve solved their goaltending woes by acquiring Linus Ullmark, but unless a contract extension is signed over the summer this coming season will be an extended tryout for both the player and the team.
Georgia upsets Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024

Georgia upsets Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Georgia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history on Wednesday, beating Portugal 2-0 and advancing to the last 16.
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. expected to start against Elks

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. expected to start against Elks

VANCOUVER — Head coach Rich Campbell was confident Vernon Adams Jr. will start against the Edmonton Eskimos, but the B.C. Lions quarterback was a little more guarded about his health.
Veterans Amy Millar, Mario Deslauriers named to Olympic equestrian jumping team

Veterans Amy Millar, Mario Deslauriers named to Olympic equestrian jumping team

TORONTO — Olympic veterans Amy Millar and Mario Deslauriers were named to Canada's equestrian jumping team for this summer's Paris Games.
Fueled by feeling insulted, Romania draws 1-1 with Slovakia to send both into Euro 2024 round of 16

Fueled by feeling insulted, Romania draws 1-1 with Slovakia to send both into Euro 2024 round of 16

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Romania coach Edward Iordănescu felt insulted by that pre-game chatter of possibly contriving a low-key draw against Slovakia to send both teams into the European Championship knockout round.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski advance at Rothesay Classic

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Gabriela Dabrowski advance at Rothesay Classic

EASTBOURNE — Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the quarterfinals at the Rothesay International on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over American Ashlyn Krueger. The Laval, Que.
Belgium advances to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

Belgium advances to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Belgium got the best out of a 0-0 draw at the European Championship on Wednesday, advancing to the last 16 while Ukraine became the first team with four points in a group to be eliminated.
Lumsden named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton's high-performance director

Lumsden named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton's high-performance director

CALGARY — Two-time world championship silver medallist and three-time Olympian Jesse Lumsden has been named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton's high-performance director.
Argos to host Alouettes in battle of unbeaten East Division rivals

Argos to host Alouettes in battle of unbeaten East Division rivals

Another week another road game for Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes. Montreal (3-0) visits the Toronto Argonauts (2-0) on Friday night in a battle of unbeaten East Division rivals.