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Canadian women faces two former champions at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India

Two former champions await Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India with 2012 winner France first up Wednesday. The young Canadians then take on 2014 champion Japan on Saturday, also in Goa,...

Oct 10, 2022

FIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties

ZURICH (AP) - Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates are among six locations worldwide that stage fan festivals during the World Cup in Qatar. Mexico City's P...

Oct 10, 2022

Canadian women defeat Morocco 4-0 in international soccer friendly in Spain

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, Spain - Evelyne Viens scored one goal and set up two others as Canada defeated Morocco 4-0 in an international women's soccer friendly Monday. Jessie Fleming, Janine Beckie and C...

Oct 10, 2022

'Still hunting': High-flying Colorado Avalanche poised to chase another Stanley Cup

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche were the hunters. Unable to advance beyond the second round of the playoffs three years running, they finally got over the hump last spring before sweeping ...

Oct 10, 2022

Calgary returns of Gaudreau and Tkachuk among must-see games this NHL season

Fans and players always circle games to look forward to when the NHL schedule comes out every off-season. Whether it's rivalry matchups, stars returning to their former homes or marquee showcases, the...

Oct 10, 2022

Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour in her 246th attempt

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - Jodi Ewart Shadoff is finally an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th start, closing with a 1-under 71 in a nervy final round Sunday for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Champ...

Oct 09, 2022

Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuff

NEW YORK (AP) - San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove had his ears searched by an umpire for illegal sticky substances at the behest of Mets manager Buck Showalter in the middle of the sixth inning of...

Oct 09, 2022

Golf roundup: Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour

CAMARILLO, Calif. - Jodi Ewart Shadoff of England is an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th attempt, closing with a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Championship on Sunday. Ewart Shado...

Oct 09, 2022

Tom Kim wins in Vegas as Cantlay falls apart on final hole

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tom Kim closed with a 5-under 67 and completed a bogey-free week in Las Vegas to win the Shriners Children's Open when Patrick Cantlay fell apart on the final hole Sunday. Kim became ...

Oct 09, 2022

Decision Day puts RSL, Minnesota and Orlando in MLS playoffs

With a number of playoff spots still up for grabs on the final day of Major League Soccer's regular season, bedlam reigned Sunday as teams scrambled to make the postseason. Known traditionally as Deci...

Oct 09, 2022