National Sports

SAO PAULO (AP) — Soccer player Juan Izquierdo has died days after collapsing during a game in Brazil, his Uruguayan club and South American football's governing body said Tuesday. He was 27.

NEW YORK — Four Canadians spent a New York minute at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, including two seeded players.

Canadian Mathieu Betts is looking for a new football home. The CFL's top defensive player last season was released Tuesday by the Detroit Lions. Betts signed a one-year deal with the NFL club shortly after his contract with the B.C.

MONTREAL — Austin Mack didn’t take long to make up his mind. After being released by the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 12, there was only one place he wanted to play outside the NFL: with the Montreal Alouettes.

PARIS — Canada's flag-bearers for the Paralympic Games in Paris are a contrast of personalities. Effervescent swimmer Katarina Roxon of Kippens, N.L., and dry-witted wheelchair basketball player Patrick Anderson of Fergus, Ont.

OTTAWA — Canada's Governor General will attend Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris as part of a trip to France.

Jesse Marsch is quickly delivering on his promise to attract dual nationals to Canada.

TORONTO — They're idle, but the Montreal Alouettes could still cement a CFL playoff berth this week. Montreal (10-1) would secure an East Division post-season spot if the Ottawa Redblacks (7-2-1) defeated the B.C. Lions (5-6) on Saturday.

After being named the world's top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is trying to drum up interest back home for his tongue-in-cheek craft.

MONTREAL — Mathieu Choinière is heading to Europe.