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Thiare steals ball from Toronto goalie, scores game-winner for Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) - Jamal Thiar stole the ball from the goalkeeper and scored an improbable goal in the final minute of play to lift Atlanta United to a 2-1 Major League Soccer victory over Toronto FC on S...

Jun 29, 2024

Ige called in hours before UFC 303 to replace ill fighter in co-main event

LAS VEGAS (AP) - An illness forced Brian Ortega to withdraw Saturday hours before his scheduled fight with Diego Lopes in the co-main event at UFC 303, and Dan Ige was called in as the replacement. UF...

Jun 29, 2024

Paredes kicks 52-yard field goal in OT as Stampeders edge Blue Bombers 22-19

CALGARY - Rene Paredes kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 22-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night. Before Paredes' winnin...

Jun 29, 2024

11 people injured when escalator malfunctions in Milwaukee ballpark

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Eleven people were injured Saturday when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers' loss to the Chicago Cubs, a team official said. Six pe...

Jun 29, 2024

Martínez scores twice, Argentina beats Peru 2-0 to end Copa America group play in first

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Lautaro Martnez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday night. A nicely...

Jun 29, 2024

Iankov's late goal lifts CF Montreal past Philadelphia Union

MONTREAL - A goal in the 89th minute by Dominc Iankov and one three minutes later by Ruan Teixeira lifted CF Montreal to a 4-2 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night...

Jun 29, 2024

Bhatia, Rai share lead heading into final round at Rocket Mortgage Classic

DETROIT (AP) - Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai each shot 4-under 68 on Saturday to reach 17 under through three rounds and share the lead for the second straight day at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Cam Da...

Jun 29, 2024

Edmonton Elks take receiver Mathis in CFL supplemental draft

The Edmonton Elks took receiver Zach Mathis in the CFL supplemental draft Saturday. Edmonton gave up a 2025 first-round pick for the six-foot-seven, 203-pound North Dakota State University player who ...

Jun 29, 2024

Thunderstorm suspends play as Germany faces Denmark at Euro 2024

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - A thunderstorm stopped play as Germany and Denmark met in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Saturday. Eventually, the game was suspended. The score was 0-0 in th...

Jun 29, 2024

Redblacks, Ticats both look to halt losing skids in meeting in nation's capital

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will both be looking to break some ugly streaks when they square off Sunday night at TD Place. Ottawa has struggled mightily against division riva...

Jun 29, 2024