National Sports News

Canada tops Argentina to set date with U.S. in FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals

LEÓN, Mexico — Nirra Fields scored a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds in leading Canada to a 68-60 win over Argentina on Friday to advance to the FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals.

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Whit Merrifield and Alek Manoah lead the Blue Jays to a 12-2 victory over the Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — Whit Merrifield homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 12-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.

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Bailey Tardy brings her best to Pebble Beach for early lead at US Women's Open

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Bailey Tardy picked a good time and a beautiful location to play her best golf.

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Cameron Young leads John Deere Classic by 2, seeking long-awaited first tour win

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Cameron Young shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead halfway through the John Deere Classic and put himself into position to erase an unwelcome distinction from his PGA Tour resume.

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Interim coach Terry Dunfield looking for TFC breakthrough: 'We need to start winning'

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield fired a ball from 25 yards out that clipped the crossbar of an empty goal.

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B.C. Lions look for spark after first loss of season to Toronto Argonauts

VANCOUVER — Vernon Adams Jr. admits he made mistakes against the Toronto Argonauts earlier this week as the B.C. Lions lost for the first time this season.

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Whitecaps need to compete for 'entirety of the game': Sartini

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are hoping home comforts once again provide relief after a loss on the road. Vancouver (6-6-7) was blanked 3-0 by Sporting Kansas City on July 1, their eighth road loss of the season. The B.C.

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Canada's Andreescu and Shapovalov win singles matches at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov earned hard-fought singles victories Friday to advance at Wimbledon. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont.

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Veteran Ottawa quarterback Masoli to make '23 season debut versus Ticats

HAMILTON — They're opponents now, but Simoni Lawrence still has a soft spot in his heart for Jeremiah Masoli. Masoli will make his season debut when Ottawa (1-2) visits the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-3) on Saturday night.

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Blue Jays recall starter Manoah after one-month stint in minors

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Alek Manoah from Double-A New Hampshire on Friday and placed reliever Jay Jackson on the paternity list.

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